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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.92, 1,240.04 and 663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.92, 1,240.04 and 663.20 is: 995.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.92 : 1,240.04 = 663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.92/1,240.04 = 663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.92x = 1,240.04 × 663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.92x = 822,394.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,394.53/825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.73

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