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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.94, 1,238.67 and 565.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.94, 1,238.67 and 565.89 is: 848.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.94 : 1,238.67 = 565.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.94/1,238.67 = 565.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.94x = 1,238.67 × 565.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.94x = 700,948.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,948.14/825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.67

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