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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.83, 1,238.76 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.83, 1,238.76 and 278.64 is: 417.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.83 : 1,238.76 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.83/1,238.76 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.83x = 1,238.76 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.83x = 345,168.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,168.09/825.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.97

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