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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.76, 1,235.40 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.76, 1,235.40 and 275.88 is: 413.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.76 : 1,235.40 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.76/1,235.40 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.76x = 1,235.40 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.76x = 340,822.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,822.15/823.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.74

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