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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.18, 1,136.46 and 588.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.18, 1,136.46 and 588.02 is: 810.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.18 : 1,136.46 = 588.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.18/1,136.46 = 588.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.18x = 1,136.46 × 588.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.18x = 668,261.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,261.21/824.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.82

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