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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.98, 1,237.88 and 393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.98, 1,237.88 and 393.26 is: 589.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.98 : 1,237.88 = 393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.98/1,237.88 = 393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.98x = 1,237.88 × 393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.98x = 486,800.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,800.53/825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.36

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