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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.98, 1,238.96 and 696.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.98, 1,238.96 and 696.81 is: 1,045.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.98 : 1,238.96 = 696.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.98/1,238.96 = 696.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.98x = 1,238.96 × 696.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.98x = 863,319.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,319.72/825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.21

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