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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.48, 1,236.24 and 500.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.48, 1,236.24 and 500.13 is: 749.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.48 : 1,236.24 = 500.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.48/1,236.24 = 500.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.48x = 1,236.24 × 500.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.48x = 618,280.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,280.71/825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.00

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