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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.96, 1,140.30 and 672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.96, 1,140.30 and 672.60 is: 928.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.96 : 1,140.30 = 672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.96/1,140.30 = 672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.96x = 1,140.30 × 672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.96x = 766,965.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,965.78/825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.57

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