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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.24, 1,237.89 and 564.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.24, 1,237.89 and 564.62 is: 846.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.24 : 1,237.89 = 564.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.24/1,237.89 = 564.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.24x = 1,237.89 × 564.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.24x = 698,937.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,937.45/825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.95

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