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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.87, 1,238.41 and 479.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.87, 1,238.41 and 479.30 is: 718.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.87 : 1,238.41 = 479.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.87/1,238.41 = 479.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.87x = 1,238.41 × 479.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.87x = 593,569.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,569.91/825.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.72

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