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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.88, 1,231.38 and 333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.88, 1,231.38 and 333.94 is: 500.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.88 : 1,231.38 = 333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.88/1,231.38 = 333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.88x = 1,231.38 × 333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.88x = 411,207.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,207.04/820.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.93

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