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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.94, 1,233.49 and 335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.94, 1,233.49 and 335.72 is: 503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.94 : 1,233.49 = 335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.94/1,233.49 = 335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.94x = 1,233.49 × 335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.94x = 414,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,107.26/822.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.20

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