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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.96, 1,226.40 and 509.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.96, 1,226.40 and 509.52 is: 764.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.96 : 1,226.40 = 509.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.96/1,226.40 = 509.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.96x = 1,226.40 × 509.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.96x = 624,875.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,875.33/816.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.88

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