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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.47, 1,226.18 and 508.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.47, 1,226.18 and 508.91 is: 764.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.47 : 1,226.18 = 508.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.47/1,226.18 = 508.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.47x = 1,226.18 × 508.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.47x = 624,015.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,015.78/816.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.29

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