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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.41, 1,238.27 and 533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.41, 1,238.27 and 533.22 is: 799.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.41 : 1,238.27 = 533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.41/1,238.27 = 533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.41x = 1,238.27 × 533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.41x = 660,267.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,267.66/825.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.93

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