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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.52, 1,233.85 and 432.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.52, 1,233.85 and 432.94 is: 648.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.52 : 1,233.85 = 432.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.52/1,233.85 = 432.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.52x = 1,233.85 × 432.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.52x = 534,176.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,176.85/823.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.65

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