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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.16, 1,231.64 and 592.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.16, 1,231.64 and 592.58 is: 886.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.16 : 1,231.64 = 592.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.16/1,231.64 = 592.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.16x = 1,231.64 × 592.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.16x = 729,845.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,845.23/823.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.64

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