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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.40, 1,233.74 and 579.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.40, 1,233.74 and 579.42 is: 868.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.40 : 1,233.74 = 579.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.40/1,233.74 = 579.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.40x = 1,233.74 × 579.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.40x = 714,853.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,853.63/823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.17

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