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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.80, 1,234.62 and 413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.80, 1,234.62 and 413.40 is: 619.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.80 : 1,234.62 = 413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.80/1,234.62 = 413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.80x = 1,234.62 × 413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.80x = 510,391.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,391.91/823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.56

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