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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.92, 1,235.83 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.92, 1,235.83 and 207.59 is: 311.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.92 : 1,235.83 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.92/1,235.83 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.92x = 1,235.83 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.92x = 256,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,543.70/823.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.37

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