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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.37, 1,235.83 and 433.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.37, 1,235.83 and 433.81 is: 651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.37 : 1,235.83 = 433.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.37/1,235.83 = 433.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.37x = 1,235.83 × 433.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.37x = 536,116.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,116.03/823.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.12

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