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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.76, 1,239.16 and 392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.76, 1,239.16 and 392.92 is: 589.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.76 : 1,239.16 = 392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.76/1,239.16 = 392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.76x = 1,239.16 × 392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.76x = 486,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,890.75/825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.63

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