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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.44, 1,237.78 and 414.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.44, 1,237.78 and 414.47 is: 621.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.44 : 1,237.78 = 414.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.44/1,237.78 = 414.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.44x = 1,237.78 × 414.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.44x = 513,019.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,019.33/825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.51

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