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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.89, 1,239.03 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.89, 1,239.03 and 363.76 is: 545.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.89 : 1,239.03 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.89/1,239.03 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.89x = 1,239.03 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.89x = 450,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,706.46/825.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.73

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