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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.68, 1,234.72 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.68, 1,234.72 and 275.58 is: 413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.68 : 1,234.72 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.68/1,234.72 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.68x = 1,234.72 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.68x = 340,264.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,264.14/823.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.10

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