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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.75, 1,231.67 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.75, 1,231.67 and 334.94 is: 502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.75 : 1,231.67 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.75/1,231.67 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.75x = 1,231.67 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.75x = 412,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,530.23/821.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.02

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