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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.22, 1,232.34 and 411.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.22, 1,232.34 and 411.46 is: 616.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.22 : 1,232.34 = 411.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.22/1,232.34 = 411.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.22x = 1,232.34 × 411.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.22x = 507,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,058.62/822.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.69

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