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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.99, 1,219.59 and 506.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.99, 1,219.59 and 506.99 is: 758.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.99 : 1,219.59 = 506.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.99/1,219.59 = 506.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.99x = 1,219.59 × 506.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.99x = 618,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,313.84/814.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.68

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