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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.36, 1,238.22 and 435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.36, 1,238.22 and 435.24 is: 652.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.36 : 1,238.22 = 435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.36/1,238.22 = 435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.36x = 1,238.22 × 435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.36x = 538,922.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,922.87/825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.95

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