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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.09, 1,237.65 and 247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.09, 1,237.65 and 247.96 is: 371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.09 : 1,237.65 = 247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.09/1,237.65 = 247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.09x = 1,237.65 × 247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.09x = 306,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,887.69/825.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.94

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