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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.92, 1,237.08 and 536.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.92, 1,237.08 and 536.48 is: 803.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.92 : 1,237.08 = 536.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.92/1,237.08 = 536.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.92x = 1,237.08 × 536.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.92x = 663,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,668.68/825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.55

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