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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.08, 1,227.72 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.08, 1,227.72 and 511.08 is: 766.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.08 : 1,227.72 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.08/1,227.72 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.08x = 1,227.72 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.08x = 627,463.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,463.14/819.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.06

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