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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.67, 1,238.69 and 248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.67, 1,238.69 and 248.59 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.67 : 1,238.69 = 248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.67/1,238.69 = 248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.67x = 1,238.69 × 248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.67x = 307,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,925.95/825.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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