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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.89, 1,234.61 and 336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.89, 1,234.61 and 336.35 is: 504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.89 : 1,234.61 = 336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.89/1,234.61 = 336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.89x = 1,234.61 × 336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.89x = 415,261.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,261.07/822.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.64

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