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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.40, 1,227.26 and 508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.40, 1,227.26 and 508.26 is: 763.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.40 : 1,227.26 = 508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.40/1,227.26 = 508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.40x = 1,227.26 × 508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.40x = 623,767.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,767.17/817.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.11

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