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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.23, 1,233.63 and 411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.23, 1,233.63 and 411.28 is: 617.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.23 : 1,233.63 = 411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.23/1,233.63 = 411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.23x = 1,233.63 × 411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.23x = 507,364.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,364.26/822.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.06

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