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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.40, 1,236.74 and 581.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.40, 1,236.74 and 581.42 is: 871.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.40 : 1,236.74 = 581.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.40/1,236.74 = 581.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.40x = 1,236.74 × 581.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.40x = 719,065.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,065.37/825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.17

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