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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.83, 1,235.72 and 207.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.83, 1,235.72 and 207.53 is: 311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.83 : 1,235.72 = 207.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.83/1,235.72 = 207.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.83x = 1,235.72 × 207.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.83x = 256,447.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,447.95/823.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.29

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