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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.92, 1,236.03 and 303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.92, 1,236.03 and 303.90 is: 455.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.92 : 1,236.03 = 303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.92/1,236.03 = 303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.92x = 1,236.03 × 303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.92x = 375,629.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,629.52/823.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.91

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