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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.63, 1,237.59 and 339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.63, 1,237.59 and 339.03 is: 508.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.63 : 1,237.59 = 339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.63/1,237.59 = 339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.63x = 1,237.59 × 339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.63x = 419,580.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,580.14/825.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.19

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