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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.71, 1,236.13 and 459.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.71, 1,236.13 and 459.99 is: 688.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.71 : 1,236.13 = 459.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.71/1,236.13 = 459.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.71x = 1,236.13 × 459.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.71x = 568,606.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,606.29/825.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.63

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