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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.97, 1,228.23 and 511.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.97, 1,228.23 and 511.75 is: 768.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.97 : 1,228.23 = 511.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.97/1,228.23 = 511.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.97x = 1,228.23 × 511.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.97x = 628,548.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,548.24/817.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.43

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