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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.08, 1,238.40 and 569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.08, 1,238.40 and 569.20 is: 855.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.08 : 1,238.40 = 569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.08/1,238.40 = 569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.08x = 1,238.40 × 569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.08x = 704,897.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,897.28/824.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.37

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