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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.45, 1,232.73 and 411.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.45, 1,232.73 and 411.87 is: 617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.45 : 1,232.73 = 411.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.45/1,232.73 = 411.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.45x = 1,232.73 × 411.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.45x = 507,724.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,724.51/822.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.33

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