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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.59, 1,235.07 and 275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.59, 1,235.07 and 275.63 is: 413.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.59 : 1,235.07 = 275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.59/1,235.07 = 275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.59x = 1,235.07 × 275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.59x = 340,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,416.17/823.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.33

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