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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.54, 1,234.17 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.54, 1,234.17 and 335.94 is: 504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.54 : 1,234.17 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.54/1,234.17 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.54x = 1,234.17 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.54x = 414,607.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,607.07/822.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.06

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