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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.98, 1,222.87 and 506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.98, 1,222.87 and 506.76 is: 760.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.98 : 1,222.87 = 506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.98/1,222.87 = 506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.98x = 1,222.87 × 506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.98x = 619,701.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,701.60/814.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.39

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