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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.60, 1,237.94 and 362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.60, 1,237.94 and 362.84 is: 544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.60 : 1,237.94 = 362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.60/1,237.94 = 362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.60x = 1,237.94 × 362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.60x = 449,174.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,174.15/825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.06

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