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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.88, 1,234.26 and 412.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.88, 1,234.26 and 412.54 is: 618.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.88 : 1,234.26 = 412.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.88/1,234.26 = 412.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.88x = 1,234.26 × 412.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.88x = 509,178.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,178.53/823.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.02

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