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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.10, 1,221.15 and 506.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.10, 1,221.15 and 506.90 is: 760.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.10 : 1,221.15 = 506.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.10/1,221.15 = 506.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.10x = 1,221.15 × 506.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.10x = 619,000.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,000.94/814.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.35

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