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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.78, 1,234.32 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.78, 1,234.32 and 336.18 is: 504.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.78 : 1,234.32 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.78/1,234.32 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.78x = 1,234.32 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.78x = 414,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,953.70/822.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.33

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