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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.75, 1,243.13 and 251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.75, 1,243.13 and 251.63 is: 377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.75 : 1,243.13 = 251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.75/1,243.13 = 251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.75x = 1,243.13 × 251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.75x = 312,801.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,801.33/828.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.44

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