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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.56, 1,232.06 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.56, 1,232.06 and 334.56 is: 502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.56 : 1,232.06 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.56/1,232.06 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.56x = 1,232.06 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.56x = 412,197.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,197.99/820.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.34

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