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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.56, 1,233.72 and 630.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.56, 1,233.72 and 630.24 is: 944.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.56 : 1,233.72 = 630.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.56/1,233.72 = 630.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.56x = 1,233.72 × 630.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.56x = 777,539.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,539.69/823.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.12

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