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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.44, 1,230.80 and 511.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.44, 1,230.80 and 511.84 is: 768.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.44 : 1,230.80 = 511.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.44/1,230.80 = 511.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.44x = 1,230.80 × 511.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.44x = 629,972.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,972.67/819.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.78

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