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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.26, 1,135.05 and 587.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.26, 1,135.05 and 587.49 is: 809.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.26 : 1,135.05 = 587.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.26/1,135.05 = 587.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.26x = 1,135.05 × 587.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.26x = 666,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,824.06/823.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.98

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