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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.74, 1,237.86 and 415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.74, 1,237.86 and 415.02 is: 622.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.74 : 1,237.86 = 415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.74/1,237.86 = 415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.74x = 1,237.86 × 415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.74x = 513,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,736.66/825.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.15

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