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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.84, 1,232.73 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.84, 1,232.73 and 334.80 is: 502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.84 : 1,232.73 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.84/1,232.73 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.84x = 1,232.73 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.84x = 412,718.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,718.00/821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.19

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