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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.83, 1,238.75 and 278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.83, 1,238.75 and 278.02 is: 417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.83 : 1,238.75 = 278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.83/1,238.75 = 278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.83x = 1,238.75 × 278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.83x = 344,389.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,389.69/825.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.02

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