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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.87, 1,238.67 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.87, 1,238.67 and 278.04 is: 417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.87 : 1,238.67 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.87/1,238.67 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.87x = 1,238.67 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.87x = 344,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,399.81/825.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.01

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