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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.17, 1,232.19 and 334.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.17, 1,232.19 and 334.65 is: 501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.17 : 1,232.19 = 334.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.17/1,232.19 = 334.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.17x = 1,232.19 × 334.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.17x = 412,352.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,352.38/822.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.54

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