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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.94, 1,236.87 and 337.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.94, 1,236.87 and 337.43 is: 505.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.94 : 1,236.87 = 337.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.94/1,236.87 = 337.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.94x = 1,236.87 × 337.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.94x = 417,350.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,350.86/824.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.92

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