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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.58, 1,237.14 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.58, 1,237.14 and 277.02 is: 415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.58 : 1,237.14 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.58/1,237.14 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.58x = 1,237.14 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.58x = 342,712.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,712.52/824.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.62

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