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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.60, 1,235.40 and 763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.60, 1,235.40 and 763.60 is: 1,145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.60 : 1,235.40 = 763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.60/1,235.40 = 763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.60x = 1,235.40 × 763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.60x = 943,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,351.44/823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.40

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