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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.28, 1,233.40 and 411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.28, 1,233.40 and 411.32 is: 616.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.28 : 1,233.40 = 411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.28/1,233.40 = 411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.28x = 1,233.40 × 411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.28x = 507,322.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,322.09/822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.97

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