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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.85, 1,236.36 and 434.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.85, 1,236.36 and 434.92 is: 651.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.85 : 1,236.36 = 434.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.85/1,236.36 = 434.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.85x = 1,236.36 × 434.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.85x = 537,717.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,717.69/825.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.11

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