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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.91, 1,237.59 and 247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.91, 1,237.59 and 247.77 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.91 : 1,237.59 = 247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.91/1,237.59 = 247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.91x = 1,237.59 × 247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.91x = 306,637.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,637.67/824.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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