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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.64, 1,238.42 and 479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.64, 1,238.42 and 479.20 is: 718.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.64 : 1,238.42 = 479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.64/1,238.42 = 479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.64x = 1,238.42 × 479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.64x = 593,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,450.86/825.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.78

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