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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.03, 1,237.55 and 247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.03, 1,237.55 and 247.91 is: 371.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.03 : 1,237.55 = 247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.03/1,237.55 = 247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.03x = 1,237.55 × 247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.03x = 306,793.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,793.59/825.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.86

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