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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.29, 1,234.98 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.29, 1,234.98 and 207.06 is: 310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.29 : 1,234.98 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.29/1,234.98 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.29x = 1,234.98 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.29x = 255,714.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,714.96/823.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.60

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