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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.50, 1,236.06 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.50, 1,236.06 and 604.80 is: 907.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.50 : 1,236.06 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.50/1,236.06 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.50x = 1,236.06 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.50x = 747,569.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,569.09/823.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.79

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