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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.28, 1,234.80 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.28, 1,234.80 and 275.44 is: 413.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.28 : 1,234.80 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.28/1,234.80 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.28x = 1,234.80 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.28x = 340,113.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,113.31/823.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.12

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