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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.90, 1,239 and 415.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.90, 1,239 and 415.24 is: 622.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.90 : 1,239 = 415.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.90/1,239 = 415.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.90x = 1,239 × 415.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.90x = 514,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,482.36/825.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.94

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