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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.11, 1,236.50 and 605.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.11, 1,236.50 and 605.84 is: 909.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.11 : 1,236.50 = 605.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.11/1,236.50 = 605.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.11x = 1,236.50 × 605.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.11x = 749,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,123.49/824.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.01

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