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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.53, 1,235.52 and 618.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.53, 1,235.52 and 618.51 is: 927.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.53 : 1,235.52 = 618.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.53/1,235.52 = 618.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.53x = 1,235.52 × 618.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.53x = 764,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,181.48/823.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.93

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