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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.29, 1,233.59 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.29, 1,233.59 and 335.39 is: 503.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.29 : 1,233.59 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.29/1,233.59 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.29x = 1,233.59 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.29x = 413,725.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,725.91/822.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.14

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