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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.24, 1,235.34 and 702.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.24, 1,235.34 and 702.28 is: 1,053.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.24 : 1,235.34 = 702.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.24/1,235.34 = 702.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.24x = 1,235.34 × 702.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.24x = 867,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,554.58/823.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.83

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