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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.91, 1,233.15 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.91, 1,233.15 and 335.34 is: 503.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.91 : 1,233.15 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.91/1,233.15 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.91x = 1,233.15 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.91x = 413,524.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,524.52/821.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.13

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