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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.23, 1,231.47 and 512.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.23, 1,231.47 and 512.46 is: 769.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.23 : 1,231.47 = 512.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.23/1,231.47 = 512.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.23x = 1,231.47 × 512.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.23x = 631,079.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,079.12/820.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.40

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