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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.91, 1,239.10 and 305.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.91, 1,239.10 and 305.89 is: 458.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.91 : 1,239.10 = 305.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.91/1,239.10 = 305.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.91x = 1,239.10 × 305.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.91x = 379,024.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,024.44/825.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.92

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