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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.16, 1,233.95 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.16, 1,233.95 and 275.04 is: 412.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.16 : 1,233.95 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.16/1,233.95 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.16x = 1,233.95 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.16x = 339,385.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,385.78/823.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.29

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