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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.23, 1,235.67 and 434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.23, 1,235.67 and 434.08 is: 650.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.23 : 1,235.67 = 434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.23/1,235.67 = 434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.23x = 1,235.67 × 434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.23x = 536,379.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,379.63/824.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.76

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