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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.91, 1,234.49 and 579.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.91, 1,234.49 and 579.92 is: 868.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.91 : 1,234.49 = 579.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.91/1,234.49 = 579.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.91x = 1,234.49 × 579.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.91x = 715,896.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,896.37/823.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.91

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