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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.57, 1,235.96 and 390.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.57, 1,235.96 and 390.73 is: 586.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.57 : 1,235.96 = 390.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.57/1,235.96 = 390.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.57x = 1,235.96 × 390.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.57x = 482,918.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,918.52/823.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.38

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