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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.70, 1,236.18 and 414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.70, 1,236.18 and 414 is: 620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.70 : 1,236.18 = 414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.70/1,236.18 = 414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.70x = 1,236.18 × 414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.70x = 511,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,778.52/824.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.56

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