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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.73, 1,235.37 and 412.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.73, 1,235.37 and 412.57 is: 618.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.73 : 1,235.37 = 412.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.73/1,235.37 = 412.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.73x = 1,235.37 × 412.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.73x = 509,670.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,670.42/823.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.73

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