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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.84, 1,239.24 and 414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.84, 1,239.24 and 414.96 is: 622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.84 : 1,239.24 = 414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.84/1,239.24 = 414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.84x = 1,239.24 × 414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.84x = 514,235.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,235.03/825.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.68

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