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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.67, 1,235.60 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.67, 1,235.60 and 275.91 is: 413.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.67 : 1,235.60 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.67/1,235.60 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.67x = 1,235.60 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.67x = 340,910.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,910.97/823.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.89

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