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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.69, 1,234.03 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.69, 1,234.03 and 329.13 is: 493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.69 : 1,234.03 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.69/1,234.03 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.69x = 1,234.03 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.69x = 406,161.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,161.74/822.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.70

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