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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.38, 1,222.18 and 506.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.38, 1,222.18 and 506.68 is: 760.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.38 : 1,222.18 = 506.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.38/1,222.18 = 506.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.38x = 1,222.18 × 506.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.38x = 619,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,254.16/814.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.40

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