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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.40, 1,238.10 and 549.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.40, 1,238.10 and 549.55 is: 824.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.40 : 1,238.10 = 549.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.40/1,238.10 = 549.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.40x = 1,238.10 × 549.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.40x = 680,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,397.86/825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.33

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