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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.55, 1,231.26 and 334.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.55, 1,231.26 and 334.03 is: 500.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.55 : 1,231.26 = 334.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.55/1,231.26 = 334.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.55x = 1,231.26 × 334.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.55x = 411,276.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,276.11/821.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.61

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