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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.95, 1,236.39 and 336.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.95, 1,236.39 and 336.99 is: 505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.95 : 1,236.39 = 336.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.95/1,236.39 = 336.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.95x = 1,236.39 × 336.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.95x = 416,651.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,651.07/823.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.68

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