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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.94, 1,236.04 and 336.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.94, 1,236.04 and 336.92 is: 505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.94 : 1,236.04 = 336.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.94/1,236.04 = 336.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.94x = 1,236.04 × 336.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.94x = 416,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,446.60/823.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.43

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