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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.95, 1,239.40 and 306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.95, 1,239.40 and 306.32 is: 459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.95 : 1,239.40 = 306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.95/1,239.40 = 306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.95x = 1,239.40 × 306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.95x = 379,647.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,647.19/825.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.65

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