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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.76, 1,233.58 and 432.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.76, 1,233.58 and 432.98 is: 649.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.76 : 1,233.58 = 432.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.76/1,233.58 = 432.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.76x = 1,233.58 × 432.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.76x = 534,115.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,115.47/822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.18

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