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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.59, 1,236.32 and 414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.59, 1,236.32 and 414.92 is: 621.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.59 : 1,236.32 = 414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.59/1,236.32 = 414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.59x = 1,236.32 × 414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.59x = 512,968.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,968.75/825.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.34

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