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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.57, 1,228.62 and 511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.57, 1,228.62 and 511 is: 766.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.57 : 1,228.62 = 511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.57/1,228.62 = 511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.57x = 1,228.62 × 511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.57x = 627,824.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,824.82/818.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.98

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