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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.86, 1,231.47 and 334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.86, 1,231.47 and 334.14 is: 501.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.86 : 1,231.47 = 334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.86/1,231.47 = 334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.86x = 1,231.47 × 334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.86x = 411,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,483.39/820.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.28

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