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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.75, 1,222.83 and 507.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.75, 1,222.83 and 507.69 is: 760.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.75 : 1,222.83 = 507.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.75/1,222.83 = 507.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.75x = 1,222.83 × 507.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.75x = 620,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,818.56/816.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.11

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