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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.90, 1,233 and 411.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.90, 1,233 and 411.23 is: 616.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.90 : 1,233 = 411.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.90/1,233 = 411.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.90x = 1,233 × 411.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.90x = 507,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,049.67/821.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.92

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