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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.28, 1,237.58 and 516.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.28, 1,237.58 and 516.67 is: 774.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.28 : 1,237.58 = 516.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.28/1,237.58 = 516.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.28x = 1,237.58 × 516.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.28x = 639,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,416.72/825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.79

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