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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.78, 1,237.29 and 581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.78, 1,237.29 and 581.80 is: 871.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.78 : 1,237.29 = 581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.78/1,237.29 = 581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.78x = 1,237.29 × 581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.78x = 719,855.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,855.64/825.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.73

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