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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.80, 1,236.33 and 391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.80, 1,236.33 and 391.26 is: 587.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.80 : 1,236.33 = 391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.80/1,236.33 = 391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.80x = 1,236.33 × 391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.80x = 483,731.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,731.11/823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.19

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