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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.30, 1,135.28 and 587.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.30, 1,135.28 and 587.27 is: 809.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.30 : 1,135.28 = 587.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.30/1,135.28 = 587.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.30x = 1,135.28 × 587.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.30x = 666,712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,712.95/823.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.81

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