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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.80, 1,236.18 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.80, 1,236.18 and 390.96 is: 586.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.80 : 1,236.18 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.80/1,236.18 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.80x = 1,236.18 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.80x = 483,296.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,296.93/823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.67

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