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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.50, 1,236.63 and 413.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.50, 1,236.63 and 413.42 is: 619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.50 : 1,236.63 = 413.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.50/1,236.63 = 413.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.50x = 1,236.63 × 413.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.50x = 511,247.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,247.57/825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.32

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