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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.92, 1,239.08 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.92, 1,239.08 and 248.80 is: 373.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.92 : 1,239.08 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.92/1,239.08 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.92x = 1,239.08 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.92x = 308,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,283.10/825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.26

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