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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.27, 1,234.98 and 260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.27, 1,234.98 and 260.37 is: 390.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.27 : 1,234.98 = 260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.27/1,234.98 = 260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.27x = 1,234.98 × 260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.27x = 321,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,551.74/823.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.58

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