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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.04, 1,238.68 and 478.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.04, 1,238.68 and 478.72 is: 718.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.04 : 1,238.68 = 478.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.04/1,238.68 = 478.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.04x = 1,238.68 × 478.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.04x = 592,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,980.89/825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.73

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