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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.75, 1,238.90 and 415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.75, 1,238.90 and 415.26 is: 623.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.75 : 1,238.90 = 415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.75/1,238.90 = 415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.75x = 1,238.90 × 415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.75x = 514,463.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,463.54/825.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.03

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