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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.88, 1,236.03 and 276.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.88, 1,236.03 and 276.07 is: 414.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.88 : 1,236.03 = 276.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.88/1,236.03 = 276.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.88x = 1,236.03 × 276.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.88x = 341,230.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,230.80/823.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.18

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