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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.74, 1,234.68 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.74, 1,234.68 and 336.54 is: 504.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.74 : 1,234.68 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.74/1,234.68 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.74x = 1,234.68 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.74x = 415,519.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,519.21/823.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.43

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