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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.56, 1,235.95 and 390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.56, 1,235.95 and 390.72 is: 586.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.56 : 1,235.95 = 390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.56/1,235.95 = 390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.56x = 1,235.95 × 390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.56x = 482,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,910.38/823.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.37

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