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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.60, 1,232.40 and 437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.60, 1,232.40 and 437.60 is: 656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.60 : 1,232.40 = 437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.60/1,232.40 = 437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.60x = 1,232.40 × 437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.60x = 539,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,298.24/821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.40

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