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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.13, 1,221.81 and 506.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.13, 1,221.81 and 506.44 is: 760.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.13 : 1,221.81 = 506.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.13/1,221.81 = 506.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.13x = 1,221.81 × 506.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.13x = 618,764.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,764.82/814.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.03

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