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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.13, 1,236.01 and 551.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.13, 1,236.01 and 551.35 is: 825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.13 : 1,236.01 = 551.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.13/1,236.01 = 551.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.13x = 1,236.01 × 551.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.13x = 681,474.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,474.11/825.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.90

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