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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.24, 1,232.96 and 513.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.24, 1,232.96 and 513.62 is: 770.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.24 : 1,232.96 = 513.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.24/1,232.96 = 513.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.24x = 1,232.96 × 513.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.24x = 633,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,272.92/822.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.18

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