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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.34, 1,233.87 and 437.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.34, 1,233.87 and 437.62 is: 656.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.34 : 1,233.87 = 437.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.34/1,233.87 = 437.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.34x = 1,233.87 × 437.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.34x = 539,966.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,966.19/822.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.62

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