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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.57, 1,225.62 and 509.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.57, 1,225.62 and 509.00 is: 763.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.57 : 1,225.62 = 509.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.57/1,225.62 = 509.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.57x = 1,225.62 × 509.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.57x = 623,834.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,834.45/816.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.97

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