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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.73, 1,238.45 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.73, 1,238.45 and 277.83 is: 416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.73 : 1,238.45 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.73/1,238.45 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.73x = 1,238.45 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.73x = 344,077.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,077.17/825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.70

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