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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.75, 1,237.80 and 414.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.75, 1,237.80 and 414.27 is: 620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.75 : 1,237.80 = 414.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.75/1,237.80 = 414.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.75x = 1,237.80 × 414.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.75x = 512,783.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,783.41/825.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.99

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