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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.71, 1,233.73 and 591.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.71, 1,233.73 and 591.90 is: 886.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.71 : 1,233.73 = 591.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.71/1,233.73 = 591.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.71x = 1,233.73 × 591.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.71x = 730,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,244.79/823.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.54

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