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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.28, 1,238.04 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.28, 1,238.04 and 392.32 is: 588.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.28 : 1,238.04 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.28/1,238.04 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.28x = 1,238.04 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.28x = 485,707.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,707.85/825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.54

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