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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.74, 1,235.77 and 336.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.74, 1,235.77 and 336.83 is: 505.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.74 : 1,235.77 = 336.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.74/1,235.77 = 336.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.74x = 1,235.77 × 336.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.74x = 416,238.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,238.23/823.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.31

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