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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.63, 1,235.51 and 275.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.63, 1,235.51 and 275.81 is: 413.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.63 : 1,235.51 = 275.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.63/1,235.51 = 275.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.63x = 1,235.51 × 275.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.63x = 340,766.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,766.01/823.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.74

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