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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.23, 1,234.62 and 412.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.23, 1,234.62 and 412.07 is: 617.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.23 : 1,234.62 = 412.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.23/1,234.62 = 412.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.23x = 1,234.62 × 412.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.23x = 508,743.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,743.69/823.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.98

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