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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.68, 1,226.16 and 509.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.68, 1,226.16 and 509.52 is: 764.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.68 : 1,226.16 = 509.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.68/1,226.16 = 509.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.68x = 1,226.16 × 509.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.68x = 624,753.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,753.04/817.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.06

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