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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.80, 1,238.70 and 696.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.80, 1,238.70 and 696.20 is: 1,044.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.80 : 1,238.70 = 696.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.80/1,238.70 = 696.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.80x = 1,238.70 × 696.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.80x = 862,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,382.94/825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.30

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