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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.73, 1,234.61 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.73, 1,234.61 and 335.79 is: 503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.73 : 1,234.61 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.73/1,234.61 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.73x = 1,234.61 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.73x = 414,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,569.69/822.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.90

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