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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.40, 1,233.60 and 411.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.40, 1,233.60 and 411.13 is: 616.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.40 : 1,233.60 = 411.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.40/1,233.60 = 411.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.40x = 1,233.60 × 411.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.40x = 507,169.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,169.97/822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.70

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