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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.64, 1,238.15 and 277.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.64, 1,238.15 and 277.67 is: 416.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.64 : 1,238.15 = 277.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.64/1,238.15 = 277.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.64x = 1,238.15 × 277.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.64x = 343,800.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,800.90/825.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.41

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