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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.47, 1,234.89 and 336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.47, 1,234.89 and 336.25 is: 504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.47 : 1,234.89 = 336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.47/1,234.89 = 336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.47x = 1,234.89 × 336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.47x = 415,231.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,231.76/823.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.25

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