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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.39, 1,235.34 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.39, 1,235.34 and 275.97 is: 414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.39 : 1,235.34 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.39/1,235.34 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.39x = 1,235.34 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.39x = 340,916.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,916.78/823.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.04

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