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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.77, 1,237.07 and 414.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.77, 1,237.07 and 414.42 is: 620.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.77 : 1,237.07 = 414.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.77/1,237.07 = 414.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.77x = 1,237.07 × 414.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.77x = 512,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,664.48/825.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.84

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