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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.49, 1,237.28 and 459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.49, 1,237.28 and 459.54 is: 688.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.49 : 1,237.28 = 459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.49/1,237.28 = 459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.49x = 1,237.28 × 459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.49x = 568,577.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,577.35/825.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.78

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