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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.92, 1,234.38 and 335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.92, 1,234.38 and 335.86 is: 503.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.92 : 1,234.38 = 335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.92/1,234.38 = 335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.92x = 1,234.38 × 335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.92x = 414,578.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,578.87/822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.79

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