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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.23, 1,234.45 and 526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.23, 1,234.45 and 526.96 is: 789.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.23 : 1,234.45 = 526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.23/1,234.45 = 526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.23x = 1,234.45 × 526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.23x = 650,505.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,505.77/824.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.23

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