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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.73, 1,233.71 and 526.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.73, 1,233.71 and 526.46 is: 788.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.73 : 1,233.71 = 526.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.73/1,233.71 = 526.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.73x = 1,233.71 × 526.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.73x = 649,496.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,496.33/823.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.48

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