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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.75, 1,238.58 and 277.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.75, 1,238.58 and 277.79 is: 416.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.75 : 1,238.58 = 277.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.75/1,238.58 = 277.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.75x = 1,238.58 × 277.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.75x = 344,065.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,065.14/825.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.67

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