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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.96, 1,236.55 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.96, 1,236.55 and 413.28 is: 619.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.96 : 1,236.55 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.96/1,236.55 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.96x = 1,236.55 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.96x = 511,041.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,041.38/824.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.47

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