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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.19, 1,237.75 and 478.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.19, 1,237.75 and 478.27 is: 717.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.19 : 1,237.75 = 478.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.19/1,237.75 = 478.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.19x = 1,237.75 × 478.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.19x = 591,979.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,979.04/825.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.39

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