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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.65, 1,235.54 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.65, 1,235.54 and 275.84 is: 413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.65 : 1,235.54 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.65/1,235.54 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.65x = 1,235.54 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.65x = 340,803.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,803.80/823.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.77

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