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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.82, 1,235.75 and 336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.82, 1,235.75 and 336.53 is: 504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.82 : 1,235.75 = 336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.82/1,235.75 = 336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.82x = 1,235.75 × 336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.82x = 415,859.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,859.09/823.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.80

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