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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.53, 1,237.49 and 532.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.53, 1,237.49 and 532.99 is: 798.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.53 : 1,237.49 = 532.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.53/1,237.49 = 532.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.53x = 1,237.49 × 532.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.53x = 659,560.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,560.94/825.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.95

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