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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.33, 1,230.84 and 514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.33, 1,230.84 and 514.44 is: 770.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.33 : 1,230.84 = 514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.33/1,230.84 = 514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.33x = 1,230.84 × 514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.33x = 633,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,193.33/822.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.00

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