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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.16, 1,233.14 and 593.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.16, 1,233.14 and 593.58 is: 888.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.16 : 1,233.14 = 593.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.16/1,233.14 = 593.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.16x = 1,233.14 × 593.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.16x = 731,967.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,967.24/824.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.14

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