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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.23, 1,237.80 and 269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.23, 1,237.80 and 269.93 is: 404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.23 : 1,237.80 = 269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.23/1,237.80 = 269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.23x = 1,237.80 × 269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.23x = 334,119.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,119.35/825.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.88

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