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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.37, 1,237.84 and 277.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.37, 1,237.84 and 277.81 is: 416.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.37 : 1,237.84 = 277.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.37/1,237.84 = 277.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.37x = 1,237.84 × 277.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.37x = 343,884.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,884.33/825.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.64

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