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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.63, 1,232.91 and 436.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.63, 1,232.91 and 436.87 is: 655.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.63 : 1,232.91 = 436.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.63/1,232.91 = 436.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.63x = 1,232.91 × 436.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.63x = 538,621.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,621.39/821.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.55

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