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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.12, 1,238.19 and 455.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.12, 1,238.19 and 455.66 is: 683.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.12 : 1,238.19 = 455.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.12/1,238.19 = 455.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.12x = 1,238.19 × 455.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.12x = 564,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,190.40/825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.77

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