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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.49, 1,235.12 and 391.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.49, 1,235.12 and 391.95 is: 587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.49 : 1,235.12 = 391.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.49/1,235.12 = 391.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.49x = 1,235.12 × 391.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.49x = 484,103.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,103.32/824.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.15

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