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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.46, 1,238.39 and 582.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.46, 1,238.39 and 582.46 is: 873.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.46 : 1,238.39 = 582.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.46/1,238.39 = 582.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.46x = 1,238.39 × 582.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.46x = 721,311.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,311.00/825.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.83

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