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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.50, 1,233.63 and 411.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.50, 1,233.63 and 411.41 is: 616.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.50 : 1,233.63 = 411.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.50/1,233.63 = 411.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.50x = 1,233.63 × 411.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.50x = 507,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,530.80/823.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.31

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