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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.90, 1,237.51 and 435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.90, 1,237.51 and 435.88 is: 653.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.90 : 1,237.51 = 435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.90/1,237.51 = 435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.90x = 1,237.51 × 435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.90x = 539,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,405.86/825.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.11

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