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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.88, 1,235.06 and 303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.88, 1,235.06 and 303.59 is: 455.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.88 : 1,235.06 = 303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.88/1,235.06 = 303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.88x = 1,235.06 × 303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.88x = 374,954.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,954.57/823.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.11

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