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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.80, 1,235.82 and 275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.80, 1,235.82 and 275.82 is: 413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.80 : 1,235.82 = 275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.80/1,235.82 = 275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.80x = 1,235.82 × 275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.80x = 340,863.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,863.87/823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.77

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