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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.48, 1,234.14 and 606.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.48, 1,234.14 and 606.04 is: 908.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.48 : 1,234.14 = 606.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.48/1,234.14 = 606.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.48x = 1,234.14 × 606.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.48x = 747,938.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,938.21/823.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.27

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