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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.80, 1,363.63 and 825.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.80, 1,363.63 and 825.16 is: 1,242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.80 : 1,363.63 = 825.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.80/1,363.63 = 825.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.80x = 1,363.63 × 825.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.80x = 1,125,212.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,212.93/905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.23

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