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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.10, 1,237.35 and 581.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.10, 1,237.35 and 581.30 is: 873.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.10 : 1,237.35 = 581.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.10/1,237.35 = 581.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.10x = 1,237.35 × 581.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.10x = 719,271.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,271.56/823.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.86

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