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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.33, 1,234.72 and 275.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.33, 1,234.72 and 275.37 is: 412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.33 : 1,234.72 = 275.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.33/1,234.72 = 275.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.33x = 1,234.72 × 275.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.33x = 340,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,004.85/823.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.96

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