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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.60, 1,234.02 and 579.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.60, 1,234.02 and 579.68 is: 868.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.60 : 1,234.02 = 579.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.60/1,234.02 = 579.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.60x = 1,234.02 × 579.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.60x = 715,336.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,336.71/823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.55

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