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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.48, 1,237.52 and 414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.48, 1,237.52 and 414.40 is: 621.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.48 : 1,237.52 = 414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.48/1,237.52 = 414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.48x = 1,237.52 × 414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.48x = 512,828.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,828.29/825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.25

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