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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.44, 1,238.76 and 501.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.44, 1,238.76 and 501.03 is: 751.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.44 : 1,238.76 = 501.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.44/1,238.76 = 501.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.44x = 1,238.76 × 501.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.44x = 620,655.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,655.92/825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.91

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