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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.98, 1,227.37 and 509.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.98, 1,227.37 and 509.76 is: 764.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.98 : 1,227.37 = 509.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.98/1,227.37 = 509.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.98x = 1,227.37 × 509.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.98x = 625,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,664.13/817.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.89

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