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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.93, 1,231.62 and 334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.93, 1,231.62 and 334.33 is: 501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.93 : 1,231.62 = 334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.93/1,231.62 = 334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.93x = 1,231.62 × 334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.93x = 411,761.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,761.36/820.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.58

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