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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.33, 1,340.45 and 825.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.33, 1,340.45 and 825.29 is: 1,238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.33 : 1,340.45 = 825.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.33/1,340.45 = 825.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.33x = 1,340.45 × 825.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.33x = 1,106,257.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,257.27/893.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.35

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