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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.06, 1,232.44 and 431.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.06, 1,232.44 and 431.57 is: 647.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.06 : 1,232.44 = 431.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.06/1,232.44 = 431.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.06x = 1,232.44 × 431.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.06x = 531,886.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,886.13/822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.02

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