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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.08, 1,234.57 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.08, 1,234.57 and 336.54 is: 504.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.08 : 1,234.57 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.08/1,234.57 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.08x = 1,234.57 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.08x = 415,482.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,482.19/823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.79

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