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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825, 1,235.96 and 413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825, 1,235.96 and 413.66 is: 619.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825 : 1,235.96 = 413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825/1,235.96 = 413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825x = 1,235.96 × 413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825x = 511,258.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,258.97/825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.71

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