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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.89, 1,235.91 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.89, 1,235.91 and 276.16 is: 414.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.89 : 1,235.91 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.89/1,235.91 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.89x = 1,235.91 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.89x = 341,308.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,308.91/823.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.27

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