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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.10, 1,234.71 and 275.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.10, 1,234.71 and 275.31 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.10 : 1,234.71 = 275.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.10/1,234.71 = 275.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.10x = 1,234.71 × 275.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.10x = 339,928.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,928.01/823.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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