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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.23, 1,224.27 and 509.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.23, 1,224.27 and 509.21 is: 762.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.23 : 1,224.27 = 509.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.23/1,224.27 = 509.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.23x = 1,224.27 × 509.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.23x = 623,404.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,404.41/817.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.83

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