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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.13, 1,237.90 and 608.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.13, 1,237.90 and 608.33 is: 912.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.13 : 1,237.90 = 608.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.13/1,237.90 = 608.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.13x = 1,237.90 × 608.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.13x = 753,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,055.56/825.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.65

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