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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.94, 1,231.89 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.94, 1,231.89 and 334.32 is: 501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.94 : 1,231.89 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.94/1,231.89 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.94x = 1,231.89 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.94x = 411,845.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,845.46/821.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.07

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