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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.96, 1,233.94 and 411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.96, 1,233.94 and 411.52 is: 617.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.96 : 1,233.94 = 411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.96/1,233.94 = 411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.96x = 1,233.94 × 411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.96x = 507,790.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,790.99/821.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.78

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