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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.80, 1,225.29 and 509.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.80, 1,225.29 and 509.86 is: 763.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.80 : 1,225.29 = 509.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.80/1,225.29 = 509.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.80x = 1,225.29 × 509.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.80x = 624,729.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,729.80/817.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.92

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