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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.28, 1,237.91 and 414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.28, 1,237.91 and 414 is: 620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.28 : 1,237.91 = 414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.28/1,237.91 = 414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.28x = 1,237.91 × 414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.28x = 512,494.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,494.74/825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.99

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