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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.18, 1,237.98 and 582.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.18, 1,237.98 and 582.18 is: 873.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.18 : 1,237.98 = 582.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.18/1,237.98 = 582.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.18x = 1,237.98 × 582.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.18x = 720,727.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,727.20/825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.42

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