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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.11, 1,136.88 and 588.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.11, 1,136.88 and 588.10 is: 811.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.11 : 1,136.88 = 588.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.11/1,136.88 = 588.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.11x = 1,136.88 × 588.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.11x = 668,599.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,599.13/824.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.30

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