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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.08, 1,237.83 and 582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.08, 1,237.83 and 582.08 is: 873.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.08 : 1,237.83 = 582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.08/1,237.83 = 582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.08x = 1,237.83 × 582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.08x = 720,509.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,509.90/825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.27

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