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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.44, 1,236.24 and 433.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.44, 1,236.24 and 433.74 is: 651.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.44 : 1,236.24 = 433.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.44/1,236.24 = 433.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.44x = 1,236.24 × 433.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.44x = 536,206.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,206.74/823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.18

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