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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.58, 1,237.92 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.58, 1,237.92 and 533.04 is: 799.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.58 : 1,237.92 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.58/1,237.92 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.58x = 1,237.92 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.58x = 659,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,860.88/825.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.27

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