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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823, 1,234.52 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823, 1,234.52 and 245.92 is: 368.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823 : 1,234.52 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823/1,234.52 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823x = 1,234.52 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823x = 303,593.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,593.16/823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.89

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