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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.07, 1,234.61 and 336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.07, 1,234.61 and 336.17 is: 504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.07 : 1,234.61 = 336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.07/1,234.61 = 336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.07x = 1,234.61 × 336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.07x = 415,038.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,038.84/823.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.26

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