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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.13, 1,236.19 and 550.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.13, 1,236.19 and 550.75 is: 826.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.13 : 1,236.19 = 550.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.13/1,236.19 = 550.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.13x = 1,236.19 × 550.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.13x = 680,831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,831.64/824.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.12

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