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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.94, 1,233.04 and 334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.94, 1,233.04 and 334.92 is: 502.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.94 : 1,233.04 = 334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.94/1,233.04 = 334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.94x = 1,233.04 × 334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.94x = 412,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,969.76/821.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.43

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