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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.90, 1,235.99 and 276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.90, 1,235.99 and 276.02 is: 414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.90 : 1,235.99 = 276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.90/1,235.99 = 276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.90x = 1,235.99 × 276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.90x = 341,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,157.96/823.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.08

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