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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.05, 1,237.44 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.05, 1,237.44 and 277.18 is: 415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.05 : 1,237.44 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.05/1,237.44 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.05x = 1,237.44 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.05x = 342,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,993.62/825.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.72

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