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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.03, 1,235.79 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.03, 1,235.79 and 433.80 is: 649.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.03 : 1,235.79 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.03/1,235.79 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.03x = 1,235.79 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.03x = 536,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,085.70/825.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.78

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