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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.85, 1,231.94 and 432.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.85, 1,231.94 and 432.29 is: 648.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.85 : 1,231.94 = 432.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.85/1,231.94 = 432.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.85x = 1,231.94 × 432.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.85x = 532,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,555.34/821.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.00

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