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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.83, 1,237.30 and 277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.83, 1,237.30 and 277.10 is: 415.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.83 : 1,237.30 = 277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.83/1,237.30 = 277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.83x = 1,237.30 × 277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.83x = 342,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,850.89/824.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.66

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