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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.08, 1,233.40 and 513.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.08, 1,233.40 and 513.56 is: 770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.08 : 1,233.40 = 513.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.08/1,233.40 = 513.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.08x = 1,233.40 × 513.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.08x = 633,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,426.70/822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.52

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