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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.76, 1,230.21 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.76, 1,230.21 and 333.54 is: 499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.76 : 1,230.21 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.76/1,230.21 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.76x = 1,230.21 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.76x = 410,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,324.24/820.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.94

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