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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.10, 1,233.74 and 412.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.10, 1,233.74 and 412.58 is: 618.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.10 : 1,233.74 = 412.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.10/1,233.74 = 412.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.10x = 1,233.74 × 412.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.10x = 509,016.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,016.45/823.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.41

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