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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.39, 1,233.91 and 411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.39, 1,233.91 and 411.94 is: 617.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.39 : 1,233.91 = 411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.39/1,233.91 = 411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.39x = 1,233.91 × 411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.39x = 508,296.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,296.89/823.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.32

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