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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.72, 1,238.31 and 277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.72, 1,238.31 and 277.80 is: 416.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.72 : 1,238.31 = 277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.72/1,238.31 = 277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.72x = 1,238.31 × 277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.72x = 344,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,002.52/825.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.61

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