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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.18, 1,237.41 and 440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.18, 1,237.41 and 440.34 is: 660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.18 : 1,237.41 = 440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.18/1,237.41 = 440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.18x = 1,237.41 × 440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.18x = 544,881.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,881.12/825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.32

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