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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.07, 1,237.62 and 392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.07, 1,237.62 and 392.14 is: 588.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.07 : 1,237.62 = 392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.07/1,237.62 = 392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.07x = 1,237.62 × 392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.07x = 485,320.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,320.31/825.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.22

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