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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.68, 1,238.72 and 582.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.68, 1,238.72 and 582.68 is: 874.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.68 : 1,238.72 = 582.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.68/1,238.72 = 582.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.68x = 1,238.72 × 582.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.68x = 721,777.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,777.37/825.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.16

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