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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.80, 1,234.20 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.80, 1,234.20 and 335.54 is: 503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.80 : 1,234.20 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.80/1,234.20 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.80x = 1,234.20 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.80x = 414,117.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,117.30/822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.30

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