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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.71, 1,237.21 and 386.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.71, 1,237.21 and 386.48 is: 579.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.71 : 1,237.21 = 386.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.71/1,237.21 = 386.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.71x = 1,237.21 × 386.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.71x = 478,159.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,159.05/825.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.09

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