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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.67, 1,235.94 and 459.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.67, 1,235.94 and 459.55 is: 687.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.67 : 1,235.94 = 459.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.67/1,235.94 = 459.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.67x = 1,235.94 × 459.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.67x = 567,976.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,976.23/825.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.90

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