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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.88, 1,236.96 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.88, 1,236.96 and 247.62 is: 371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.88 : 1,236.96 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.88/1,236.96 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.88x = 1,236.96 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.88x = 306,296.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,296.04/824.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.32

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