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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.10, 1,236.90 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.10, 1,236.90 and 414.02 is: 620.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.10 : 1,236.90 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.10/1,236.90 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.10x = 1,236.90 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.10x = 512,101.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,101.34/825.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.65

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