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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.54, 1,235.88 and 550.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.54, 1,235.88 and 550.95 is: 824.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.54 : 1,235.88 = 550.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.54/1,235.88 = 550.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.54x = 1,235.88 × 550.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.54x = 680,908.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,908.09/825.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.80

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