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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.16, 1,236.30 and 515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.16, 1,236.30 and 515.52 is: 773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.16 : 1,236.30 = 515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.16/1,236.30 = 515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.16x = 1,236.30 × 515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.16x = 637,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,337.38/824.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.32

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