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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.58, 1,238.30 and 435.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.58, 1,238.30 and 435.36 is: 653.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.58 : 1,238.30 = 435.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.58/1,238.30 = 435.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.58x = 1,238.30 × 435.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.58x = 539,106.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,106.29/825.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.00

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