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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.28, 1,235.04 and 275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.28, 1,235.04 and 275.30 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.28 : 1,235.04 = 275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.28/1,235.04 = 275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.28x = 1,235.04 × 275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.28x = 340,006.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,006.51/823.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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