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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.98, 1,232.07 and 432.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.98, 1,232.07 and 432.06 is: 646.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.98 : 1,232.07 = 432.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.98/1,232.07 = 432.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.98x = 1,232.07 × 432.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.98x = 532,328.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,328.16/822.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.83

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