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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.56, 1,237.45 and 391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.56, 1,237.45 and 391.72 is: 587.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.56 : 1,237.45 = 391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.56/1,237.45 = 391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.56x = 1,237.45 × 391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.56x = 484,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,733.91/824.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.87

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