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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.35, 1,234.39 and 412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.35, 1,234.39 and 412.28 is: 618.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.35 : 1,234.39 = 412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.35/1,234.39 = 412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.35x = 1,234.39 × 412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.35x = 508,914.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,914.31/823.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.10

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