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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.92, 1,233.27 and 411.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.92, 1,233.27 and 411.10 is: 616.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.92 : 1,233.27 = 411.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.92/1,233.27 = 411.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.92x = 1,233.27 × 411.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.92x = 506,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,997.30/821.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.85

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