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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.75, 1,236.99 and 594.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.75, 1,236.99 and 594.09 is: 889.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.75 : 1,236.99 = 594.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.75/1,236.99 = 594.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.75x = 1,236.99 × 594.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.75x = 734,883.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,883.39/825.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.96

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