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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.89, 1,236.06 and 337.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.89, 1,236.06 and 337.53 is: 506.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.89 : 1,236.06 = 337.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.89/1,236.06 = 337.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.89x = 1,236.06 × 337.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.89x = 417,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,207.33/823.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.39

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