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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.90, 1,232.55 and 334.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.90, 1,232.55 and 334.69 is: 501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.90 : 1,232.55 = 334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.90/1,232.55 = 334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.90x = 1,232.55 × 334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.90x = 412,519.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,519.08/821.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.91

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