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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.65, 1,237.94 and 459.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.65, 1,237.94 and 459.93 is: 689.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.65 : 1,237.94 = 459.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.65/1,237.94 = 459.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.65x = 1,237.94 × 459.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.65x = 569,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,364.59/825.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.60

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