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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.72, 1,222.44 and 506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.72, 1,222.44 and 506.76 is: 760.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.72 : 1,222.44 = 506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.72/1,222.44 = 506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.72x = 1,222.44 × 506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.72x = 619,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,483.69/814.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.36

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