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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.91, 1,238.52 and 415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.91, 1,238.52 and 415.28 is: 622.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.91 : 1,238.52 = 415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.91/1,238.52 = 415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.91x = 1,238.52 × 415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.91x = 514,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,332.59/825.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.75

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