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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.71, 1,235.57 and 207.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.71, 1,235.57 and 207.47 is: 311.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.71 : 1,235.57 = 207.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.71/1,235.57 = 207.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.71x = 1,235.57 × 207.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.71x = 256,338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,338.67/823.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.20

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