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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.57, 1,232.83 and 335.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.57, 1,232.83 and 335.35 is: 502.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.57 : 1,232.83 = 335.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.57/1,232.83 = 335.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.57x = 1,232.83 × 335.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.57x = 413,429.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,429.54/822.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.61

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