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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.98, 1,234.96 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.98, 1,234.96 and 336.04 is: 504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.98 : 1,234.96 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.98/1,234.96 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.98x = 1,234.96 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.98x = 414,995.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,995.96/822.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.26

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