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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.04, 1,233.30 and 514.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.04, 1,233.30 and 514.83 is: 770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.04 : 1,233.30 = 514.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.04/1,233.30 = 514.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.04x = 1,233.30 × 514.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.04x = 634,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,939.84/824.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.52

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