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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.54, 1,237.32 and 409.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.54, 1,237.32 and 409.29 is: 613.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.54 : 1,237.32 = 409.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.54/1,237.32 = 409.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.54x = 1,237.32 × 409.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.54x = 506,422.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,422.70/825.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.44

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