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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.88, 1,234.74 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.88, 1,234.74 and 439.40 is: 658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.88 : 1,234.74 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.88/1,234.74 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.88x = 1,234.74 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.88x = 542,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,544.76/823.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.52

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