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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.86, 1,238.83 and 606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.86, 1,238.83 and 606.76 is: 910.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.86 : 1,238.83 = 606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.86/1,238.83 = 606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.86x = 1,238.83 × 606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.86x = 751,667.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,667.88/825.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.16

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