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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.68, 1,232.96 and 410.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.68, 1,232.96 and 410.92 is: 615.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.68 : 1,232.96 = 410.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.68/1,232.96 = 410.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.68x = 1,232.96 × 410.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.68x = 506,647.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,647.92/822.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.85

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