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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.34, 1,232.90 and 411.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.34, 1,232.90 and 411.27 is: 616.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.34 : 1,232.90 = 411.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.34/1,232.90 = 411.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.34x = 1,232.90 × 411.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.34x = 507,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,054.78/822.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.60

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