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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.88, 1,132.54 and 742.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.88, 1,132.54 and 742.72 is: 1,018.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.88 : 1,132.54 = 742.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.88/1,132.54 = 742.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.88x = 1,132.54 × 742.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.88x = 841,160.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,160.11/825.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.50

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