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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.42, 1,233.98 and 579.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.42, 1,233.98 and 579.46 is: 868.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.42 : 1,233.98 = 579.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.42/1,233.98 = 579.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.42x = 1,233.98 × 579.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.42x = 715,042.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,042.05/823.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.38

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