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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.29, 1,218.69 and 505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.29, 1,218.69 and 505.08 is: 755.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.29 : 1,218.69 = 505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.29/1,218.69 = 505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.29x = 1,218.69 × 505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.29x = 615,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,535.95/814.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.92

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