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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.15, 1,236.97 and 277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.15, 1,236.97 and 277.19 is: 415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.15 : 1,236.97 = 277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.15/1,236.97 = 277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.15x = 1,236.97 × 277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.15x = 342,874.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,874.51/825.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.53

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