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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.10, 1,236.35 and 276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.10, 1,236.35 and 276.35 is: 414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.10 : 1,236.35 = 276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.10/1,236.35 = 276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.10x = 1,236.35 × 276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.10x = 341,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,665.32/824.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.59

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