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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.10, 1,235.40 and 413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.10, 1,235.40 and 413.02 is: 619.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.10 : 1,235.40 = 413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.10/1,235.40 = 413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.10x = 1,235.40 × 413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.10x = 510,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,244.91/824.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.15

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