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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.98, 1,137.54 and 764.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.98, 1,137.54 and 764.42 is: 1,052.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.98 : 1,137.54 = 764.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.98/1,137.54 = 764.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.98x = 1,137.54 × 764.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.98x = 869,558.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,558.33/825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.76

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