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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.97, 1,235.79 and 246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.97, 1,235.79 and 246.71 is: 370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.97 : 1,235.79 = 246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.97/1,235.79 = 246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.97x = 1,235.79 × 246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.97x = 304,881.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,881.75/823.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.02

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