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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.12, 1,236.28 and 580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.12, 1,236.28 and 580.52 is: 869.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.12 : 1,236.28 = 580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.12/1,236.28 = 580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.12x = 1,236.28 × 580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.12x = 717,685.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,685.27/825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.80

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