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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.17, 1,234.10 and 412.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.17, 1,234.10 and 412.10 is: 617.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.17 : 1,234.10 = 412.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.17/1,234.10 = 412.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.17x = 1,234.10 × 412.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.17x = 508,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,572.61/823.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.82

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