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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.16, 1,228.26 and 511.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.16, 1,228.26 and 511.62 is: 766.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.16 : 1,228.26 = 511.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.16/1,228.26 = 511.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.16x = 1,228.26 × 511.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.16x = 628,406.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,406.99/820.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.20

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