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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.11, 1,236.30 and 499.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.11, 1,236.30 and 499.80 is: 748.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.11 : 1,236.30 = 499.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.11/1,236.30 = 499.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.11x = 1,236.30 × 499.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.11x = 617,902.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,902.74/825.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.87

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