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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.70, 1,232.01 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.70, 1,232.01 and 334.26 is: 501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.70 : 1,232.01 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.70/1,232.01 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.70x = 1,232.01 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.70x = 411,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,811.66/821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.17

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