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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.52, 1,237.48 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.52, 1,237.48 and 435 is: 652.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.52 : 1,237.48 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.52/1,237.48 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.52x = 1,237.48 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.52x = 538,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,303.80/824.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.87

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