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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.97, 1,238.27 and 386.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.97, 1,238.27 and 386.99 is: 580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.97 : 1,238.27 = 386.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.97/1,238.27 = 386.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.97x = 1,238.27 × 386.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.97x = 479,196.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,196.17/825.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.17

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