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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.87, 1,235.66 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.87, 1,235.66 and 336.66 is: 504.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.87 : 1,235.66 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.87/1,235.66 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.87x = 1,235.66 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.87x = 415,990.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,990.98/823.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.92

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