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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.04, 1,236.60 and 581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.04, 1,236.60 and 581.04 is: 871.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.04 : 1,236.60 = 581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.04/1,236.60 = 581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.04x = 1,236.60 × 581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.04x = 718,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,514.06/824.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.94

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