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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.67, 1,239.05 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.67, 1,239.05 and 338.72 is: 508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.67 : 1,239.05 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.67/1,239.05 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.67x = 1,239.05 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.67x = 419,692.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,692.42/825.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.31

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