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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.57, 1,233.93 and 617.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.57, 1,233.93 and 617.83 is: 925.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.57 : 1,233.93 = 617.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.57/1,233.93 = 617.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.57x = 1,233.93 × 617.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.57x = 762,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,358.20/823.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.68

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