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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.62, 1,233.11 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.62, 1,233.11 and 336.02 is: 503.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.62 : 1,233.11 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.62/1,233.11 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.62x = 1,233.11 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.62x = 414,341.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,341.78/822.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.69

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