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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.40, 1,235.67 and 609.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.40, 1,235.67 and 609.94 is: 913.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.40 : 1,235.67 = 609.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.40/1,235.67 = 609.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.40x = 1,235.67 × 609.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.40x = 753,684.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,684.56/825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.11

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