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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.96, 1,235.64 and 516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.96, 1,235.64 and 516.16 is: 774.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.96 : 1,235.64 = 516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.96/1,235.64 = 516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.96x = 1,235.64 × 516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.96x = 637,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,787.94/823.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.05

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