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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.67, 1,234.14 and 579.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.67, 1,234.14 and 579.76 is: 868.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.67 : 1,234.14 = 579.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.67/1,234.14 = 579.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.67x = 1,234.14 × 579.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.67x = 715,499.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,499.75/823.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.67

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