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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.99, 1,234.86 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.99, 1,234.86 and 432.90 is: 649.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.99 : 1,234.86 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.99/1,234.86 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.99x = 1,234.86 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.99x = 534,569.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,569.27/822.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.54

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