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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.04, 1,236.42 and 460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.04, 1,236.42 and 460 is: 689.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.04 : 1,236.42 = 460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.04/1,236.42 = 460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.04x = 1,236.42 × 460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.04x = 568,753.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,753.20/825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.36

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