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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.55, 1,233.76 and 513.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.55, 1,233.76 and 513.34 is: 769.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.55 : 1,233.76 = 513.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.55/1,233.76 = 513.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.55x = 1,233.76 × 513.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.55x = 633,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,338.36/822.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.97

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