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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.68, 1,235.94 and 516.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.68, 1,235.94 and 516.46 is: 773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.68 : 1,235.94 = 516.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.68/1,235.94 = 516.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.68x = 1,235.94 × 516.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.68x = 638,313.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,313.57/825.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.08

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