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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.47, 1,136.12 and 587.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.47, 1,136.12 and 587.46 is: 810.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.47 : 1,136.12 = 587.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.47/1,136.12 = 587.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.47x = 1,136.12 × 587.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.47x = 667,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,422.12/823.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.50

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