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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.50, 1,234.76 and 275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.50, 1,234.76 and 275.54 is: 413.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.50 : 1,234.76 = 275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.50/1,234.76 = 275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.50x = 1,234.76 × 275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.50x = 340,225.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,225.77/823.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.15

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