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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.13, 1,232.61 and 334.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.13, 1,232.61 and 334.78 is: 501.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.13 : 1,232.61 = 334.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.13/1,232.61 = 334.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.13x = 1,232.61 × 334.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.13x = 412,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,653.18/822.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.93

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