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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.46, 1,233.36 and 591.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.46, 1,233.36 and 591.65 is: 886.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.46 : 1,233.36 = 591.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.46/1,233.36 = 591.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.46x = 1,233.36 × 591.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.46x = 729,714.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,714.49/823.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.16

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