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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.59, 1,234.56 and 677.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.59, 1,234.56 and 677.79 is: 1,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.59 : 1,234.56 = 677.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.59/1,234.56 = 677.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.59x = 1,234.56 × 677.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.59x = 836,772.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,772.42/823.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.01

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