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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.75, 1,237.08 and 414.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.75, 1,237.08 and 414.41 is: 620.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.75 : 1,237.08 = 414.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.75/1,237.08 = 414.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.75x = 1,237.08 × 414.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.75x = 512,652.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,652.14/825.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.83

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