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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.90, 1,235.60 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.90, 1,235.60 and 268.52 is: 402.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.90 : 1,235.60 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.90/1,235.60 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.90x = 1,235.60 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.90x = 331,783.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,783.31/823.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.70

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