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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.63, 1,238.30 and 581.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.63, 1,238.30 and 581.41 is: 872.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.63 : 1,238.30 = 581.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.63/1,238.30 = 581.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.63x = 1,238.30 × 581.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.63x = 719,960.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,960.00/825.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.01

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