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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.87, 1,237.73 and 338.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.87, 1,237.73 and 338.66 is: 507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.87 : 1,237.73 = 338.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.87/1,237.73 = 338.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.87x = 1,237.73 × 338.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.87x = 419,169.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,169.64/825.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.55

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