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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.12, 1,232.22 and 436.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.12, 1,232.22 and 436.68 is: 654.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.12 : 1,232.22 = 436.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.12/1,232.22 = 436.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.12x = 1,232.22 × 436.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.12x = 538,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,085.83/822.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.51

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