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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.44, 1,235.52 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.44, 1,235.52 and 390.48 is: 585.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.44 : 1,235.52 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.44/1,235.52 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.44x = 1,235.52 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.44x = 482,445.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,445.85/823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.89

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