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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.86, 1,235.20 and 336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.86, 1,235.20 and 336.25 is: 504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.86 : 1,235.20 = 336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.86/1,235.20 = 336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.86x = 1,235.20 × 336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.86x = 415,337.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,337.33/822.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.75

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