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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.33, 1,237.26 and 277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.33, 1,237.26 and 277.23 is: 415.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.33 : 1,237.26 = 277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.33/1,237.26 = 277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.33x = 1,237.26 × 277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.33x = 343,005.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,005.59/825.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.60

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