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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.92, 1,238.88 and 278.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.92, 1,238.88 and 278.10 is: 417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.92 : 1,238.88 = 278.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.92/1,238.88 = 278.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.92x = 1,238.88 × 278.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.92x = 344,532.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,532.53/825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.15

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