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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.66, 1,238.68 and 582.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.66, 1,238.68 and 582.66 is: 874.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.66 : 1,238.68 = 582.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.66/1,238.68 = 582.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.66x = 1,238.68 × 582.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.66x = 721,729.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,729.29/825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.12

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