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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.72, 1,237.20 and 500.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.72, 1,237.20 and 500.10 is: 749.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.72 : 1,237.20 = 500.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.72/1,237.20 = 500.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.72x = 1,237.20 × 500.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.72x = 618,723.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,723.72/825.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.31

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