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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.03, 1,236.74 and 532.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.03, 1,236.74 and 532.49 is: 798.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.03 : 1,236.74 = 532.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.03/1,236.74 = 532.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.03x = 1,236.74 × 532.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.03x = 658,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,542.84/825.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.20

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