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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.96, 1,235.68 and 536.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.96, 1,235.68 and 536.64 is: 803.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.96 : 1,235.68 = 536.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.96/1,235.68 = 536.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.96x = 1,235.68 × 536.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.96x = 663,115.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,115.32/824.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.82

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