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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.54, 1,236.97 and 276.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.54, 1,236.97 and 276.73 is: 415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.54 : 1,236.97 = 276.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.54/1,236.97 = 276.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.54x = 1,236.97 × 276.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.54x = 342,306.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,306.71/824.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.15

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