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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.87, 1,236.06 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.87, 1,236.06 and 356.04 is: 533.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.87 : 1,236.06 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.87/1,236.06 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.87x = 1,236.06 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.87x = 440,086.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,086.80/824.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.52

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