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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825, 1,237.63 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825, 1,237.63 and 392.01 is: 588.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825 : 1,237.63 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825/1,237.63 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825x = 1,237.63 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825x = 485,163.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,163.34/825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.08

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