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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.88, 1,238.82 and 662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.88, 1,238.82 and 662.76 is: 994.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.88 : 1,238.82 = 662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.88/1,238.82 = 662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.88x = 1,238.82 × 662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.88x = 821,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,040.34/825.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.14

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