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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.80, 1,238.90 and 460.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.80, 1,238.90 and 460.62 is: 691.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.80 : 1,238.90 = 460.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.80/1,238.90 = 460.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.80x = 1,238.90 × 460.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.80x = 570,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,659.81/825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.04

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