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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.48, 1,236.04 and 413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.48, 1,236.04 and 413.12 is: 619.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.48 : 1,236.04 = 413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.48/1,236.04 = 413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.48x = 1,236.04 × 413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.48x = 510,632.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,632.84/824.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.34

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