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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.88, 1,236.84 and 535.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.88, 1,236.84 and 535.72 is: 802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.88 : 1,236.84 = 535.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.88/1,236.84 = 535.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.88x = 1,236.84 × 535.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.88x = 662,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,599.92/825.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.30

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