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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.71, 1,235.85 and 433.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.71, 1,235.85 and 433.83 is: 650.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.71 : 1,235.85 = 433.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.71/1,235.85 = 433.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.71x = 1,235.85 × 433.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.71x = 536,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,148.81/823.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.90

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