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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.88, 1,235.28 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.88, 1,235.28 and 593.28 is: 888.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.88 : 1,235.28 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.88/1,235.28 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.88x = 1,235.28 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.88x = 732,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,866.92/824.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.45

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