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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.60, 1,230.71 and 591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.60, 1,230.71 and 591.40 is: 883.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.60 : 1,230.71 = 591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.60/1,230.71 = 591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.60x = 1,230.71 × 591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.60x = 727,841.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,841.89/823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.73

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