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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.78, 1,233.54 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.78, 1,233.54 and 411.48 is: 616.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.78 : 1,233.54 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.78/1,233.54 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.78x = 1,233.54 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.78x = 507,577.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,577.04/822.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.90

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