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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.32, 1,232.76 and 411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.32, 1,232.76 and 411.04 is: 616.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.32 : 1,232.76 = 411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.32/1,232.76 = 411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.32x = 1,232.76 × 411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.32x = 506,713.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,713.67/822.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.20

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