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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.76, 1,236.72 and 662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.76, 1,236.72 and 662.08 is: 991.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.76 : 1,236.72 = 662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.76/1,236.72 = 662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.76x = 1,236.72 × 662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.76x = 818,807.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,807.58/825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.58

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