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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.57, 1,236.71 and 580.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.57, 1,236.71 and 580.35 is: 870.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.57 : 1,236.71 = 580.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.57/1,236.71 = 580.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.57x = 1,236.71 × 580.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.57x = 717,724.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,724.65/824.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.43

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