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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.43, 1,233.87 and 335.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.43, 1,233.87 and 335.83 is: 503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.43 : 1,233.87 = 335.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.43/1,233.87 = 335.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.43x = 1,233.87 × 335.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.43x = 414,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,370.56/822.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.84

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