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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.54, 1,234.60 and 515.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.54, 1,234.60 and 515.01 is: 773.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.54 : 1,234.60 = 515.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.54/1,234.60 = 515.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.54x = 1,234.60 × 515.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.54x = 635,830.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,830.06/822.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.01

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