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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.89, 1,221.44 and 506.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.89, 1,221.44 and 506.18 is: 759.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.89 : 1,221.44 = 506.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.89/1,221.44 = 506.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.89x = 1,221.44 × 506.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.89x = 618,259.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,259.86/813.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.64

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