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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.11, 1,235.68 and 472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.11, 1,235.68 and 472.64 is: 707.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.11 : 1,235.68 = 472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.11/1,235.68 = 472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.11x = 1,235.68 × 472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.11x = 584,031.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,031.80/825.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.82

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