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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.56, 1,237.19 and 386.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.56, 1,237.19 and 386.34 is: 578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.56 : 1,237.19 = 386.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.56/1,237.19 = 386.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.56x = 1,237.19 × 386.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.56x = 477,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,974.05/825.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.97

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