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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.68, 1,223.40 and 507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.68, 1,223.40 and 507.80 is: 760.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.68 : 1,223.40 = 507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.68/1,223.40 = 507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.68x = 1,223.40 × 507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.68x = 621,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,242.52/816.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.69

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