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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.57, 1,234.26 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.57, 1,234.26 and 335.76 is: 503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.57 : 1,234.26 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.57/1,234.26 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.57x = 1,234.26 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.57x = 414,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,415.14/822.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.81

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