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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.88, 1,235.69 and 246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.88, 1,235.69 and 246.62 is: 369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.88 : 1,235.69 = 246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.88/1,235.69 = 246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.88x = 1,235.69 × 246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.88x = 304,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,745.87/823.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.89

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