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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.37, 1,235.24 and 275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.37, 1,235.24 and 275.55 is: 413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.37 : 1,235.24 = 275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.37/1,235.24 = 275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.37x = 1,235.24 × 275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.37x = 340,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,369.00/823.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.39

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