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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.79, 1,229.94 and 512.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.79, 1,229.94 and 512.57 is: 767.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.79 : 1,229.94 = 512.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.79/1,229.94 = 512.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.79x = 1,229.94 × 512.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.79x = 630,424.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,424.20/821.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.14

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