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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.06, 1,223.37 and 507.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.06, 1,223.37 and 507.50 is: 761.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.06 : 1,223.37 = 507.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.06/1,223.37 = 507.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.06x = 1,223.37 × 507.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.06x = 620,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,858.75/815.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.73

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