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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.80, 1,239.03 and 607.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.80, 1,239.03 and 607.53 is: 911.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.80 : 1,239.03 = 607.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.80/1,239.03 = 607.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.80x = 1,239.03 × 607.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.80x = 752,747.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,747.90/825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.54

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