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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.84, 1,233.19 and 431.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.84, 1,233.19 and 431.85 is: 647.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.84 : 1,233.19 = 431.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.84/1,233.19 = 431.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.84x = 1,233.19 × 431.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.84x = 532,544.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,544.78/822.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.21

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