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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.48, 1,238.51 and 277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.48, 1,238.51 and 277.65 is: 416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.48 : 1,238.51 = 277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.48/1,238.51 = 277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.48x = 1,238.51 × 277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.48x = 343,870.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,870.91/825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.57

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