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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.82, 1,236.27 and 391.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.82, 1,236.27 and 391.01 is: 586.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.82 : 1,236.27 = 391.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.82/1,236.27 = 391.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.82x = 1,236.27 × 391.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.82x = 483,393.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,393.93/823.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.77

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