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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.30, 1,236.24 and 581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.30, 1,236.24 and 581.04 is: 870.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.30 : 1,236.24 = 581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.30/1,236.24 = 581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.30x = 1,236.24 × 581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.30x = 718,304.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,304.89/825.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.36

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