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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.64, 1,234.04 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.64, 1,234.04 and 335.68 is: 503.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.64 : 1,234.04 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.64/1,234.04 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.64x = 1,234.04 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.64x = 414,242.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,242.55/822.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.55

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