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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.99, 1,236.06 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.99, 1,236.06 and 276.18 is: 414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.99 : 1,236.06 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.99/1,236.06 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.99x = 1,236.06 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.99x = 341,375.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,375.05/823.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.30

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