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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.11, 1,237.11 and 434.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.11, 1,237.11 and 434.70 is: 651.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.11 : 1,237.11 = 434.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.11/1,237.11 = 434.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.11x = 1,237.11 × 434.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.11x = 537,771.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,771.72/825.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.76

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