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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.82, 1,238.49 and 538.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.82, 1,238.49 and 538.78 is: 808.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.82 : 1,238.49 = 538.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.82/1,238.49 = 538.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.82x = 1,238.49 × 538.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.82x = 667,273.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,273.64/825.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.01

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