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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.20, 1,233.59 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.20, 1,233.59 and 432.32 is: 648.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.20 : 1,233.59 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.20/1,233.59 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.20x = 1,233.59 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.20x = 533,297.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,297.30/822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.63

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