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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.63, 1,237.51 and 415.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.63, 1,237.51 and 415.11 is: 622.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.63 : 1,237.51 = 415.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.63/1,237.51 = 415.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.63x = 1,237.51 × 415.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.63x = 513,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,702.78/825.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.19

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