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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.80, 1,220.33 and 522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.80, 1,220.33 and 522.10 is: 783.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.80 : 1,220.33 = 522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.80/1,220.33 = 522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.80x = 1,220.33 × 522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.80x = 637,134.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,134.29/812.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.88

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