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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.50, 1,235.13 and 412.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.50, 1,235.13 and 412.41 is: 617.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.50 : 1,235.13 = 412.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.50/1,235.13 = 412.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.50x = 1,235.13 × 412.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.50x = 509,379.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,379.96/824.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.80

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