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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.50, 1,235.25 and 390.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.50, 1,235.25 and 390.69 is: 586.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.50 : 1,235.25 = 390.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.50/1,235.25 = 390.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.50x = 1,235.25 × 390.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.50x = 482,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,599.82/823.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.04

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