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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.23, 1,236.84 and 434.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.23, 1,236.84 and 434.51 is: 652.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.23 : 1,236.84 = 434.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.23/1,236.84 = 434.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.23x = 1,236.84 × 434.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.23x = 537,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,412.69/824.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.02

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