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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.34, 1,236.69 and 391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.34, 1,236.69 and 391.98 is: 588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.34 : 1,236.69 = 391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.34/1,236.69 = 391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.34x = 1,236.69 × 391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.34x = 484,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,757.75/824.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.06

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