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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.32, 1,218.78 and 506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.32, 1,218.78 and 506.40 is: 757.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.32 : 1,218.78 = 506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.32/1,218.78 = 506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.32x = 1,218.78 × 506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.32x = 617,190.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,190.19/814.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.92

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