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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.84, 1,236.48 and 688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.84, 1,236.48 and 688.44 is: 1,030.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.84 : 1,236.48 = 688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.84/1,236.48 = 688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.84x = 1,236.48 × 688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.84x = 851,242.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,242.29/825.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.76

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