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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.08, 1,237.80 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.08, 1,237.80 and 392 is: 588.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.08 : 1,237.80 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.08/1,237.80 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.08x = 1,237.80 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.08x = 485,217.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,217.60/825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.09

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