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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.08, 1,238.52 and 496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.08, 1,238.52 and 496.76 is: 745.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.08 : 1,238.52 = 496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.08/1,238.52 = 496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.08x = 1,238.52 × 496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.08x = 615,247.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,247.20/825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.68

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