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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.48, 1,235.28 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.48, 1,235.28 and 276.04 is: 414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.48 : 1,235.28 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.48/1,235.28 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.48x = 1,235.28 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.48x = 340,986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,986.69/823.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.08

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