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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.92, 1,239.02 and 278.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.92, 1,239.02 and 278.15 is: 417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.92 : 1,239.02 = 278.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.92/1,239.02 = 278.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.92x = 1,239.02 × 278.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.92x = 344,633.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,633.41/825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.27

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