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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.78, 1,237.92 and 386.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.78, 1,237.92 and 386.86 is: 579.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.78 : 1,237.92 = 386.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.78/1,237.92 = 386.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.78x = 1,237.92 × 386.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.78x = 478,901.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,901.73/825.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.94

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