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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.86, 1,235.78 and 268.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.86, 1,235.78 and 268.58 is: 402.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.86 : 1,235.78 = 268.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.86/1,235.78 = 268.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.86x = 1,235.78 × 268.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.86x = 331,905.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,905.79/823.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.87

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