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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.88, 1,222.93 and 507.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.88, 1,222.93 and 507.18 is: 761.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.88 : 1,222.93 = 507.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.88/1,222.93 = 507.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.88x = 1,222.93 × 507.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.88x = 620,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,245.64/814.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.15

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