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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.18, 1,238.49 and 392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.18, 1,238.49 and 392.46 is: 589.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.18 : 1,238.49 = 392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.18/1,238.49 = 392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.18x = 1,238.49 × 392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.18x = 486,057.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,057.79/825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.03

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