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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.32, 1,233.83 and 432.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.32, 1,233.83 and 432.23 is: 648.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.32 : 1,233.83 = 432.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.32/1,233.83 = 432.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.32x = 1,233.83 × 432.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.32x = 533,293.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,293.25/822.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.53

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