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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.91, 1,236.20 and 516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.91, 1,236.20 and 516.24 is: 774.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.91 : 1,236.20 = 516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.91/1,236.20 = 516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.91x = 1,236.20 × 516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.91x = 638,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,173.31/823.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.57

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