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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.98, 1,235.44 and 407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.98, 1,235.44 and 407.22 is: 610.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.98 : 1,235.44 = 407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.98/1,235.44 = 407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.98x = 1,235.44 × 407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.98x = 503,095.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,095.88/823.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.57

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