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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.89, 1,236.81 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.89, 1,236.81 and 392 is: 587.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.89 : 1,236.81 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.89/1,236.81 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.89x = 1,236.81 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.89x = 484,829.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,829.52/825.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.04

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