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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.98, 1,236.32 and 413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.98, 1,236.32 and 413.12 is: 619.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.98 : 1,236.32 = 413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.98/1,236.32 = 413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.98x = 1,236.32 × 413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.98x = 510,748.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,748.52/823.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.86

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