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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.16, 1,233.24 and 411.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.16, 1,233.24 and 411.50 is: 617.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.16 : 1,233.24 = 411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.16/1,233.24 = 411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.16x = 1,233.24 × 411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.16x = 507,478.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,478.26/822.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.25

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