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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.17, 1,232.60 and 411.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.17, 1,232.60 and 411.10 is: 616.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.17 : 1,232.60 = 411.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.17/1,232.60 = 411.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.17x = 1,232.60 × 411.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.17x = 506,721.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,721.86/822.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.32

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