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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.76, 1,238.04 and 513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.76, 1,238.04 and 513.52 is: 769.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.76 : 1,238.04 = 513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.76/1,238.04 = 513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.76x = 1,238.04 × 513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.76x = 635,758.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,758.30/825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.91

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