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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.99, 1,232.99 and 334.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.99, 1,232.99 and 334.91 is: 502.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.99 : 1,232.99 = 334.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.99/1,232.99 = 334.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.99x = 1,232.99 × 334.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.99x = 412,932.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,932.84/821.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.36

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