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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.31, 1,224.87 and 508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.31, 1,224.87 and 508.08 is: 762.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.31 : 1,224.87 = 508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.31/1,224.87 = 508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.31x = 1,224.87 × 508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.31x = 622,329.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,329.41/816.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.37

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