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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.88, 1,141.28 and 652.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.88, 1,141.28 and 652.60 is: 901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.88 : 1,141.28 = 652.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.88/1,141.28 = 652.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.88x = 1,141.28 × 652.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.88x = 744,799.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,799.33/825.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.83

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