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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.56, 1,234.26 and 336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.56, 1,234.26 and 336.09 is: 503.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.56 : 1,234.26 = 336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.56/1,234.26 = 336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.56x = 1,234.26 × 336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.56x = 414,822.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,822.44/823.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.69

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