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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.57, 1,235.09 and 275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.57, 1,235.09 and 275.63 is: 413.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.57 : 1,235.09 = 275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.57/1,235.09 = 275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.57x = 1,235.09 × 275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.57x = 340,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,422.37/823.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.35

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