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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.30, 1,234.51 and 275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.30, 1,234.51 and 275.30 is: 412.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.30 : 1,234.51 = 275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.30/1,234.51 = 275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.30x = 1,234.51 × 275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.30x = 339,858.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,858.37/823.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.80

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