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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823, 1,235.04 and 390.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823, 1,235.04 and 390.19 is: 585.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823 : 1,235.04 = 390.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823/1,235.04 = 390.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823x = 1,235.04 × 390.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823x = 481,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,900.26/823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.54

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