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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.34, 1,236.78 and 439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.34, 1,236.78 and 439.50 is: 659.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.34 : 1,236.78 = 439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.34/1,236.78 = 439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.34x = 1,236.78 × 439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.34x = 543,564.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,564.81/824.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.39

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