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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.06, 1,234.31 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.06, 1,234.31 and 336.06 is: 504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.06 : 1,234.31 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.06/1,234.31 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.06x = 1,234.31 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.06x = 414,802.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,802.22/822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.59

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