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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.73, 1,236.16 and 551.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.73, 1,236.16 and 551.14 is: 825.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.73 : 1,236.16 = 551.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.73/1,236.16 = 551.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.73x = 1,236.16 × 551.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.73x = 681,294.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,294.82/825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.08

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