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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.94, 1,234.89 and 336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.94, 1,234.89 and 336.32 is: 504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.94 : 1,234.89 = 336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.94/1,234.89 = 336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.94x = 1,234.89 × 336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.94x = 415,318.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,318.20/823.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.06

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