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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.17, 1,238.00 and 478.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.17, 1,238.00 and 478.42 is: 717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.17 : 1,238.00 = 478.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.17/1,238.00 = 478.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.17x = 1,238.00 × 478.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.17x = 592,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,278.47/825.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.77

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