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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.52, 1,236.85 and 434.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.52, 1,236.85 and 434.94 is: 651.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.52 : 1,236.85 = 434.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.52/1,236.85 = 434.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.52x = 1,236.85 × 434.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.52x = 537,955.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,955.54/825.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.66

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