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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.71, 1,228.32 and 512.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.71, 1,228.32 and 512.79 is: 767.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.71 : 1,228.32 = 512.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.71/1,228.32 = 512.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.71x = 1,228.32 × 512.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.71x = 629,870.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,870.21/820.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.47

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