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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.32, 1,230.26 and 513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.32, 1,230.26 and 513.32 is: 768.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.32 : 1,230.26 = 513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.32/1,230.26 = 513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.32x = 1,230.26 × 513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.32x = 631,517.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,517.06/821.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.91

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