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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.18, 1,236.81 and 500.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.18, 1,236.81 and 500.76 is: 750.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.18 : 1,236.81 = 500.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.18/1,236.81 = 500.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.18x = 1,236.81 × 500.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.18x = 619,344.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,344.98/825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.56

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