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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.50, 1,236.78 and 276.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.50, 1,236.78 and 276.69 is: 415.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.50 : 1,236.78 = 276.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.50/1,236.78 = 276.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.50x = 1,236.78 × 276.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.50x = 342,204.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,204.66/824.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.05

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