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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.97, 1,235.99 and 276.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.97, 1,235.99 and 276.21 is: 414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.97 : 1,235.99 = 276.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.97/1,235.99 = 276.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.97x = 1,235.99 × 276.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.97x = 341,393.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,393.49/823.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.33

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