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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.13, 1,224.81 and 508.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.13, 1,224.81 and 508.44 is: 763.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.13 : 1,224.81 = 508.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.13/1,224.81 = 508.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.13x = 1,224.81 × 508.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.13x = 622,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,742.40/816.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.04

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