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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.74, 1,233.17 and 335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.74, 1,233.17 and 335.26 is: 502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.74 : 1,233.17 = 335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.74/1,233.17 = 335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.74x = 1,233.17 × 335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.74x = 413,424.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,424.73/822.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.50

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