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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.96, 1,234.11 and 592.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.96, 1,234.11 and 592.15 is: 886.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.96 : 1,234.11 = 592.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.96/1,234.11 = 592.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.96x = 1,234.11 × 592.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.96x = 730,775.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,775.28/823.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.91

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