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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.51, 1,222.04 and 506.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.51, 1,222.04 and 506.58 is: 760.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.51 : 1,222.04 = 506.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.51/1,222.04 = 506.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.51x = 1,222.04 × 506.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.51x = 619,061.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,061.02/814.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.04

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