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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.58, 1,233.80 and 432.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.58, 1,233.80 and 432.36 is: 648.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.58 : 1,233.80 = 432.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.58/1,233.80 = 432.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.58x = 1,233.80 × 432.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.58x = 533,445.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,445.77/822.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.50

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