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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.29, 1,237.07 and 499.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.29, 1,237.07 and 499.67 is: 748.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.29 : 1,237.07 = 499.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.29/1,237.07 = 499.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.29x = 1,237.07 × 499.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.29x = 618,121.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,121.83/825.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.98

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