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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.77, 1,243.15 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.77, 1,243.15 and 251.64 is: 377.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.77 : 1,243.15 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.77/1,243.15 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.77x = 1,243.15 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.77x = 312,826.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,826.27/828.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.46

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