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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.50, 1,238.12 and 581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.50, 1,238.12 and 581.28 is: 871.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.50 : 1,238.12 = 581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.50/1,238.12 = 581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.50x = 1,238.12 × 581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.50x = 719,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,694.39/825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.83

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