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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.17, 1,236.95 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.17, 1,236.95 and 277.04 is: 415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.17 : 1,236.95 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.17/1,236.95 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.17x = 1,236.95 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.17x = 342,684.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,684.63/825.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.29

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