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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.75, 1,234.62 and 335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.75, 1,234.62 and 335.82 is: 503.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.75 : 1,234.62 = 335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.75/1,234.62 = 335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.75x = 1,234.62 × 335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.75x = 414,610.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,610.09/822.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.93

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