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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.81, 1,238.91 and 278.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.81, 1,238.91 and 278.11 is: 417.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.81 : 1,238.91 = 278.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.81/1,238.91 = 278.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.81x = 1,238.91 × 278.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.81x = 344,553.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,553.26/825.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.23

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