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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.06, 1,236.62 and 500.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.06, 1,236.62 and 500.64 is: 750.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.06 : 1,236.62 = 500.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.06/1,236.62 = 500.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.06x = 1,236.62 × 500.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.06x = 619,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,101.44/825.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.37

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