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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.90, 1,239.23 and 363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.90, 1,239.23 and 363.80 is: 545.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.90 : 1,239.23 = 363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.90/1,239.23 = 363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.90x = 1,239.23 × 363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.90x = 450,831.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,831.87/825.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.87

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