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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.12, 1,236.72 and 439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.12, 1,236.72 and 439.68 is: 659.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.12 : 1,236.72 = 439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.12/1,236.72 = 439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.12x = 1,236.72 × 439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.12x = 543,761.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,761.05/825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.01

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