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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.63, 1,224.05 and 507.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.63, 1,224.05 and 507.93 is: 762.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.63 : 1,224.05 = 507.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.63/1,224.05 = 507.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.63x = 1,224.05 × 507.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.63x = 621,731.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,731.72/815.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.27

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