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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.06, 1,234.28 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.06, 1,234.28 and 275.14 is: 412.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.06 : 1,234.28 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.06/1,234.28 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.06x = 1,234.28 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.06x = 339,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,599.80/823.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.61

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