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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.41, 1,236.60 and 700.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.41, 1,236.60 and 700.65 is: 1,052.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.41 : 1,236.60 = 700.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.41/1,236.60 = 700.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.41x = 1,236.60 × 700.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.41x = 866,423.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,423.79/823.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.24

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