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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.97, 1,234.63 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.97, 1,234.63 and 336.02 is: 504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.97 : 1,234.63 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.97/1,234.63 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.97x = 1,234.63 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.97x = 414,864.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,864.56/822.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.10

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