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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.07, 1,236.12 and 391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.07, 1,236.12 and 391.14 is: 586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.07 : 1,236.12 = 391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.07/1,236.12 = 391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.07x = 1,236.12 × 391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.07x = 483,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,495.98/824.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.72

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