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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.94, 1,233.75 and 411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.94, 1,233.75 and 411.85 is: 617.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.94 : 1,233.75 = 411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.94/1,233.75 = 411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.94x = 1,233.75 × 411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.94x = 508,123.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,123.02/822.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.45

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