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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825, 1,235.10 and 577.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825, 1,235.10 and 577.90 is: 865.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825 : 1,235.10 = 577.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825/1,235.10 = 577.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825x = 1,235.10 × 577.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825x = 713,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,764.29/825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.17

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