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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.34, 1,237.98 and 277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.34, 1,237.98 and 277.51 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.34 : 1,237.98 = 277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.34/1,237.98 = 277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.34x = 1,237.98 × 277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.34x = 343,551.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,551.83/825.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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