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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.93, 1,236.22 and 580.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.93, 1,236.22 and 580.95 is: 870.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.93 : 1,236.22 = 580.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.93/1,236.22 = 580.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.93x = 1,236.22 × 580.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.93x = 718,182.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,182.01/824.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.60

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