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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.86, 1,219.05 and 506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.86, 1,219.05 and 506.52 is: 757.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.86 : 1,219.05 = 506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.86/1,219.05 = 506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.86x = 1,219.05 × 506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.86x = 617,473.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,473.21/814.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.77

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