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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.72, 1,235.58 and 439.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.72, 1,235.58 and 439.78 is: 659.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.72 : 1,235.58 = 439.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.72/1,235.58 = 439.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.72x = 1,235.58 × 439.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.72x = 543,383.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,383.37/823.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.67

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