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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.93, 1,234.62 and 336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.93, 1,234.62 and 336.33 is: 504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.93 : 1,234.62 = 336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.93/1,234.62 = 336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.93x = 1,234.62 × 336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.93x = 415,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,239.74/822.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.59

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