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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.60, 1,233.94 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.60, 1,233.94 and 335.64 is: 503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.60 : 1,233.94 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.60/1,233.94 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.60x = 1,233.94 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.60x = 414,159.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,159.62/822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.48

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