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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.28, 1,234.28 and 411.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.28, 1,234.28 and 411.98 is: 617.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.28 : 1,234.28 = 411.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.28/1,234.28 = 411.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.28x = 1,234.28 × 411.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.28x = 508,498.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,498.67/823.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.65

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