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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.79, 1,238.81 and 277.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.79, 1,238.81 and 277.79 is: 416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.79 : 1,238.81 = 277.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.79/1,238.81 = 277.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.79x = 1,238.81 × 277.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.79x = 344,121.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,121.45/825.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.72

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