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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.91, 1,238.99 and 674.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.91, 1,238.99 and 674.03 is: 1,011.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.91 : 1,238.99 = 674.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.91/1,238.99 = 674.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.91x = 1,238.99 × 674.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.91x = 835,116.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,116.43/825.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.15

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