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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.78, 1,237.41 and 391.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.78, 1,237.41 and 391.34 is: 587.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.78 : 1,237.41 = 391.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.78/1,237.41 = 391.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.78x = 1,237.41 × 391.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.78x = 484,248.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,248.03/824.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.12

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