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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.02, 1,236.34 and 516.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.02, 1,236.34 and 516.00 is: 773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.02 : 1,236.34 = 516.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.02/1,236.34 = 516.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.02x = 1,236.34 × 516.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.02x = 637,944.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,944.84/825.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.24

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