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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.69, 1,237.87 and 414.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.69, 1,237.87 and 414.61 is: 621.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.69 : 1,237.87 = 414.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.69/1,237.87 = 414.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.69x = 1,237.87 × 414.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.69x = 513,233.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,233.28/825.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.58

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