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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.95, 1,235.55 and 275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.95, 1,235.55 and 275.98 is: 413.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.95 : 1,235.55 = 275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.95/1,235.55 = 275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.95x = 1,235.55 × 275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.95x = 340,987.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,987.09/823.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.84

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