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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.02, 1,234.16 and 515.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.02, 1,234.16 and 515.07 is: 773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.02 : 1,234.16 = 515.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.02/1,234.16 = 515.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.02x = 1,234.16 × 515.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.02x = 635,678.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,678.15/822.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.32

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