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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.97, 1,236.13 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.97, 1,236.13 and 337.02 is: 505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.97 : 1,236.13 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.97/1,236.13 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.97x = 1,236.13 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.97x = 416,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,600.53/823.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.60

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