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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.79, 1,219.53 and 506.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.79, 1,219.53 and 506.90 is: 758.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.79 : 1,219.53 = 506.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.79/1,219.53 = 506.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.79x = 1,219.53 × 506.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.79x = 618,179.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,179.76/814.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.70

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