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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.82, 1,232.46 and 437.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.82, 1,232.46 and 437.26 is: 654.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.82 : 1,232.46 = 437.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.82/1,232.46 = 437.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.82x = 1,232.46 × 437.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.82x = 538,905.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,905.46/822.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.95

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