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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.72, 1,232.58 and 334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.72, 1,232.58 and 334.64 is: 501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.72 : 1,232.58 = 334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.72/1,232.58 = 334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.72x = 1,232.58 × 334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.72x = 412,470.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,470.57/821.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.96

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