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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.70, 1,234.19 and 335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.70, 1,234.19 and 335.74 is: 503.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.70 : 1,234.19 = 335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.70/1,234.19 = 335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.70x = 1,234.19 × 335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.70x = 414,366.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,366.95/822.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.67

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