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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.64, 1,236.90 and 758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.64, 1,236.90 and 758.52 is: 1,139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.64 : 1,236.90 = 758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.64/1,236.90 = 758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.64x = 1,236.90 × 758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.64x = 938,213.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,213.39/823.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.11

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