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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.51, 1,231.25 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.51, 1,231.25 and 333.54 is: 500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.51 : 1,231.25 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.51/1,231.25 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.51x = 1,231.25 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.51x = 410,669.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,669.46/820.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.51

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