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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.61, 1,135.35 and 586.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.61, 1,135.35 and 586.76 is: 808.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.61 : 1,135.35 = 586.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.61/1,135.35 = 586.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.61x = 1,135.35 × 586.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.61x = 666,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,172.29/823.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.84

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