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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.46, 1,234.93 and 275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.46, 1,234.93 and 275.51 is: 413.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.46 : 1,234.93 = 275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.46/1,234.93 = 275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.46x = 1,234.93 × 275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.46x = 340,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,236.16/823.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.18

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