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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.62, 1,237.59 and 392.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.62, 1,237.59 and 392.27 is: 588.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.62 : 1,237.59 = 392.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.62/1,237.59 = 392.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.62x = 1,237.59 × 392.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.62x = 485,463.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,463.24/825.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.00

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