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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.43, 1,236.83 and 276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.43, 1,236.83 and 276.60 is: 414.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.43 : 1,236.83 = 276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.43/1,236.83 = 276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.43x = 1,236.83 × 276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.43x = 342,102.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,102.19/824.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.96

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