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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.79, 1,233.05 and 335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.79, 1,233.05 and 335.19 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.79 : 1,233.05 = 335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.79/1,233.05 = 335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.79x = 1,233.05 × 335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.79x = 413,304.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,304.35/821.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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