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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822, 1,231.00 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822, 1,231.00 and 432.32 is: 647.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822 : 1,231.00 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822/1,231.00 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822x = 1,231.00 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822x = 532,187.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,187.92/822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.43

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