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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.78, 1,238.68 and 277.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.78, 1,238.68 and 277.86 is: 416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.78 : 1,238.68 = 277.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.78/1,238.68 = 277.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.78x = 1,238.68 × 277.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.78x = 344,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,179.62/825.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.79

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