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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.12, 1,234.86 and 411.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.12, 1,234.86 and 411.91 is: 617.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.12 : 1,234.86 = 411.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.12/1,234.86 = 411.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.12x = 1,234.86 × 411.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.12x = 508,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,651.18/823.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.96

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