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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.20, 1,224.18 and 508.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.20, 1,224.18 and 508.86 is: 762.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.20 : 1,224.18 = 508.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.20/1,224.18 = 508.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.20x = 1,224.18 × 508.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.20x = 622,936.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,936.23/817.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.28

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