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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.28, 1,236.33 and 434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.28, 1,236.33 and 434.12 is: 651.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.28 : 1,236.33 = 434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.28/1,236.33 = 434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.28x = 1,236.33 × 434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.28x = 536,718.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,718.67/824.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.14

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