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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.60, 1,236.78 and 500.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.60, 1,236.78 and 500.16 is: 749.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.60 : 1,236.78 = 500.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.60/1,236.78 = 500.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.60x = 1,236.78 × 500.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.60x = 618,587.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,587.88/825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.26

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