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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.97, 1,230.92 and 333.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.97, 1,230.92 and 333.89 is: 500.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.97 : 1,230.92 = 333.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.97/1,230.92 = 333.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.97x = 1,230.92 × 333.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.97x = 410,990.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,990.21/820.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.62

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