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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.28, 1,235.28 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.28, 1,235.28 and 413.52 is: 619.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.28 : 1,235.28 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.28/1,235.28 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.28x = 1,235.28 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.28x = 510,812.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,812.99/824.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.71

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