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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.68, 1,235.88 and 609.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.68, 1,235.88 and 609.03 is: 913.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.68 : 1,235.88 = 609.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.68/1,235.88 = 609.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.68x = 1,235.88 × 609.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.68x = 752,688.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,688.00/823.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.81

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