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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.07, 1,232.01 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.07, 1,232.01 and 436.32 is: 654.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.07 : 1,232.01 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.07/1,232.01 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.07x = 1,232.01 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.07x = 537,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,550.60/821.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.70

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