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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.45, 1,225.94 and 509.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.45, 1,225.94 and 509.45 is: 764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.45 : 1,225.94 = 509.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.45/1,225.94 = 509.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.45x = 1,225.94 × 509.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.45x = 624,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,546.46/817.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.02

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