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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.69, 1,221.13 and 506.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.69, 1,221.13 and 506.53 is: 759.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.69 : 1,221.13 = 506.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.69/1,221.13 = 506.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.69x = 1,221.13 × 506.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.69x = 618,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,538.98/814.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.23

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