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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.92, 1,235.88 and 276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.92, 1,235.88 and 276.10 is: 414.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.92 : 1,235.88 = 276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.92/1,235.88 = 276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.92x = 1,235.88 × 276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.92x = 341,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,223.38/823.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.15

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