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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.38, 1,235.20 and 592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.38, 1,235.20 and 592.92 is: 888.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.38 : 1,235.20 = 592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.38/1,235.20 = 592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.38x = 1,235.20 × 592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.38x = 732,374.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,374.41/824.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.40

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