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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.64, 1,235.44 and 679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.64, 1,235.44 and 679.04 is: 1,018.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.64 : 1,235.44 = 679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.64/1,235.44 = 679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.64x = 1,235.44 × 679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.64x = 838,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,913.18/823.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.54

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