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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.88, 1,234.88 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.88, 1,234.88 and 336.02 is: 504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.88 : 1,234.88 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.88/1,234.88 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.88x = 1,234.88 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.88x = 414,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,944.38/822.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.26

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