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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.96, 1,234.17 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.96, 1,234.17 and 336.15 is: 504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.96 : 1,234.17 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.96/1,234.17 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.96x = 1,234.17 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.96x = 414,866.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,866.25/822.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.11

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