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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.21, 1,235.64 and 592.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.21, 1,235.64 and 592.36 is: 889.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.21 : 1,235.64 = 592.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.21/1,235.64 = 592.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.21x = 1,235.64 × 592.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.21x = 731,943.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,943.71/823.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.13

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