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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.13, 1,235.79 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.13, 1,235.79 and 337.14 is: 505.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.13 : 1,235.79 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.13/1,235.79 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.13x = 1,235.79 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.13x = 416,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,634.24/824.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.54

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