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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.06, 1,236.90 and 435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.06, 1,236.90 and 435.24 is: 652.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.06 : 1,236.90 = 435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.06/1,236.90 = 435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.06x = 1,236.90 × 435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.06x = 538,348.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,348.36/825.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.50

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