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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.45, 1,236.64 and 276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.45, 1,236.64 and 276.59 is: 414.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.45 : 1,236.64 = 276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.45/1,236.64 = 276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.45x = 1,236.64 × 276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.45x = 342,042.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,042.26/824.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.87

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