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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.63, 1,235.67 and 412.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.63, 1,235.67 and 412.27 is: 618.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.63 : 1,235.67 = 412.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.63/1,235.67 = 412.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.63x = 1,235.67 × 412.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.63x = 509,429.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,429.67/823.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.52

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