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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.50, 1,236.71 and 414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.50, 1,236.71 and 414.16 is: 620.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.50 : 1,236.71 = 414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.50/1,236.71 = 414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.50x = 1,236.71 × 414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.50x = 512,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,187.56/825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.46

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