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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.76, 1,232.88 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.76, 1,232.88 and 334.56 is: 501.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.76 : 1,232.88 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.76/1,232.88 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.76x = 1,232.88 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.76x = 412,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,472.33/821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.94

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