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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.88, 1,236.78 and 594.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.88, 1,236.78 and 594.28 is: 889.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.88 : 1,236.78 = 594.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.88/1,236.78 = 594.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.88x = 1,236.78 × 594.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.88x = 734,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,993.62/825.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.95

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