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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.46, 1,235.19 and 390.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.46, 1,235.19 and 390.38 is: 585.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.46 : 1,235.19 = 390.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.46/1,235.19 = 390.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.46x = 1,235.19 × 390.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.46x = 482,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,193.47/823.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.57

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