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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.77, 1,238.25 and 386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.77, 1,238.25 and 386.92 is: 580.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.77 : 1,238.25 = 386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.77/1,238.25 = 386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.77x = 1,238.25 × 386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.77x = 479,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,103.69/825.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.19

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