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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.44, 1,233.36 and 711.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.44, 1,233.36 and 711.12 is: 1,065.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.44 : 1,233.36 = 711.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.44/1,233.36 = 711.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.44x = 1,233.36 × 711.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.44x = 877,066.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,066.96/823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.13

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