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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.91, 1,239.02 and 673.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.91, 1,239.02 and 673.17 is: 1,009.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.91 : 1,239.02 = 673.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.91/1,239.02 = 673.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.91x = 1,239.02 × 673.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.91x = 834,072.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,072.37/825.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.89

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