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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.55, 1,237.09 and 459.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.55, 1,237.09 and 459.83 is: 689.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.55 : 1,237.09 = 459.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.55/1,237.09 = 459.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.55x = 1,237.09 × 459.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.55x = 568,851.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,851.09/825.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.06

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