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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.19, 1,236.39 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.19, 1,236.39 and 276.44 is: 414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.19 : 1,236.39 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.19/1,236.39 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.19x = 1,236.39 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.19x = 341,781.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,781.47/824.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.69

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