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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.69, 1,235.58 and 679.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.69, 1,235.58 and 679.15 is: 1,018.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.69 : 1,235.58 = 679.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.69/1,235.58 = 679.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.69x = 1,235.58 × 679.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.69x = 839,144.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,144.16/823.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.76

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