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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.18, 1,135.08 and 587.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.18, 1,135.08 and 587.02 is: 809.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.18 : 1,135.08 = 587.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.18/1,135.08 = 587.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.18x = 1,135.08 × 587.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.18x = 666,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,314.66/823.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.44

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