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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.77, 1,235.64 and 412.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.77, 1,235.64 and 412.61 is: 618.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.77 : 1,235.64 = 412.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.77/1,235.64 = 412.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.77x = 1,235.64 × 412.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.77x = 509,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,837.42/823.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.91

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