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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.42, 1,236.14 and 391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.42, 1,236.14 and 391.56 is: 587.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.42 : 1,236.14 = 391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.42/1,236.14 = 391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.42x = 1,236.14 × 391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.42x = 484,022.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,022.98/824.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.11

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