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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.02, 1,237.59 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.02, 1,237.59 and 277.02 is: 415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.02 : 1,237.59 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.02/1,237.59 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.02x = 1,237.59 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.02x = 342,837.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,837.57/825.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.55

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