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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.11, 1,232.33 and 432.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.11, 1,232.33 and 432.23 is: 647.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.11 : 1,232.33 = 432.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.11/1,232.33 = 432.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.11x = 1,232.33 × 432.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.11x = 532,641.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,641.67/823.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.11

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