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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.53, 1,235.28 and 275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.53, 1,235.28 and 275.70 is: 413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.53 : 1,235.28 = 275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.53/1,235.28 = 275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.53x = 1,235.28 × 275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.53x = 340,566.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,566.70/823.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.54

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