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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.67, 1,229.92 and 333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.67, 1,229.92 and 333.14 is: 499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.67 : 1,229.92 = 333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.67/1,229.92 = 333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.67x = 1,229.92 × 333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.67x = 409,728.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,728.57/820.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.26

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