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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.55, 1,235.42 and 275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.55, 1,235.42 and 275.54 is: 413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.55 : 1,235.42 = 275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.55/1,235.42 = 275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.55x = 1,235.42 × 275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.55x = 340,407.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,407.63/823.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.34

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