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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.77, 1,236.83 and 337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.77, 1,236.83 and 337.34 is: 505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.77 : 1,236.83 = 337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.77/1,236.83 = 337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.77x = 1,236.83 × 337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.77x = 417,232.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,232.23/825.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.26

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