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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.56, 1,227.54 and 510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.56, 1,227.54 and 510.72 is: 766.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.56 : 1,227.54 = 510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.56/1,227.54 = 510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.56x = 1,227.54 × 510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.56x = 626,929.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,929.23/817.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.83

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