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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.66, 1,233.63 and 411.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.66, 1,233.63 and 411.99 is: 617.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.66 : 1,233.63 = 411.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.66/1,233.63 = 411.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.66x = 1,233.63 × 411.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.66x = 508,243.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,243.22/822.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.80

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