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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.09, 1,237.20 and 362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.09, 1,237.20 and 362.34 is: 543.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.09 : 1,237.20 = 362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.09/1,237.20 = 362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.09x = 1,237.20 × 362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.09x = 448,287.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,287.05/825.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.32

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