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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.96, 1,237.44 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.96, 1,237.44 and 391.88 is: 587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.96 : 1,237.44 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.96/1,237.44 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.96x = 1,237.44 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.96x = 484,927.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,927.99/824.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.82

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