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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.42, 1,237.35 and 413.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.42, 1,237.35 and 413.94 is: 620.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.42 : 1,237.35 = 413.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.42/1,237.35 = 413.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.42x = 1,237.35 × 413.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.42x = 512,188.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,188.66/825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.52

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