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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.93, 1,138.32 and 650.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.93, 1,138.32 and 650.97 is: 897.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.93 : 1,138.32 = 650.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.93/1,138.32 = 650.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.93x = 1,138.32 × 650.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.93x = 741,012.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,012.17/825.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.19

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