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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.63, 1,233.95 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.63, 1,233.95 and 335.60 is: 503.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.63 : 1,233.95 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.63/1,233.95 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.63x = 1,233.95 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.63x = 414,105.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,105.77/822.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.39

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