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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.24, 1,236.36 and 580.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.24, 1,236.36 and 580.68 is: 869.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.24 : 1,236.36 = 580.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.24/1,236.36 = 580.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.24x = 1,236.36 × 580.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.24x = 717,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,929.52/825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.96

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