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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.62, 1,235.80 and 433.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.62, 1,235.80 and 433.53 is: 650.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.62 : 1,235.80 = 433.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.62/1,235.80 = 433.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.62x = 1,235.80 × 433.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.62x = 535,748.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,748.03/823.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.48

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