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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.49, 1,236.66 and 276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.49, 1,236.66 and 276.60 is: 414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.49 : 1,236.66 = 276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.49/1,236.66 = 276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.49x = 1,236.66 × 276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.49x = 342,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,060.16/824.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.88

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