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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.68, 1,237.56 and 459.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.68, 1,237.56 and 459.92 is: 689.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.68 : 1,237.56 = 459.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.68/1,237.56 = 459.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.68x = 1,237.56 × 459.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.68x = 569,178.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,178.60/825.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.35

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