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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.07, 1,235.52 and 412.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.07, 1,235.52 and 412.92 is: 619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.07 : 1,235.52 = 412.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.07/1,235.52 = 412.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.07x = 1,235.52 × 412.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.07x = 510,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,170.92/824.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.09

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