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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.02, 1,233.38 and 590.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.02, 1,233.38 and 590.87 is: 885.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.02 : 1,233.38 = 590.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.02/1,233.38 = 590.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.02x = 1,233.38 × 590.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.02x = 728,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,771.80/823.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.49

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