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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.41, 1,235.25 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.41, 1,235.25 and 275.58 is: 413.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.41 : 1,235.25 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.41/1,235.25 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.41x = 1,235.25 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.41x = 340,410.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,410.20/823.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.42

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