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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.73, 1,237.10 and 247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.73, 1,237.10 and 247.61 is: 371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.73 : 1,237.10 = 247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.73/1,237.10 = 247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.73x = 1,237.10 × 247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.73x = 306,318.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,318.33/824.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.42

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