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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.50, 1,235.97 and 433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.50, 1,235.97 and 433.98 is: 651.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.50 : 1,235.97 = 433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.50/1,235.97 = 433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.50x = 1,235.97 × 433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.50x = 536,386.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,386.26/823.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.35

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