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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.79, 1,137.53 and 588.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.79, 1,137.53 and 588.47 is: 812.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.79 : 1,137.53 = 588.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.79/1,137.53 = 588.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.79x = 1,137.53 × 588.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.79x = 669,394.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,394.75/823.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.58

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