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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.74, 1,234.13 and 335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.74, 1,234.13 and 335.45 is: 503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.74 : 1,234.13 = 335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.74/1,234.13 = 335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.74x = 1,234.13 × 335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.74x = 413,987.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,987.23/822.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.18

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