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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.93, 1,238.40 and 393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.93, 1,238.40 and 393.08 is: 589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.93 : 1,238.40 = 393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.93/1,238.40 = 393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.93x = 1,238.40 × 393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.93x = 486,784.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,784.08/825.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.38

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