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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.49, 1,235.95 and 581.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.49, 1,235.95 and 581.88 is: 871.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.49 : 1,235.95 = 581.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.49/1,235.95 = 581.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.49x = 1,235.95 × 581.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.49x = 719,174.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,174.59/825.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.21

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