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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.19, 1,237.65 and 277.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.19, 1,237.65 and 277.31 is: 415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.19 : 1,237.65 = 277.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.19/1,237.65 = 277.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.19x = 1,237.65 × 277.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.19x = 343,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,214.78/825.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.92

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