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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.60, 1,136.64 and 591.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.60, 1,136.64 and 591.28 is: 816.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.60 : 1,136.64 = 591.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.60/1,136.64 = 591.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.60x = 1,136.64 × 591.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.60x = 672,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,072.50/823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.02

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