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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.94, 1,239 and 363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.94, 1,239 and 363.52 is: 545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.94 : 1,239 = 363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.94/1,239 = 363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.94x = 1,239 × 363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.94x = 450,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,401.28/825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.32

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