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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.00, 1,226.79 and 508.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.00, 1,226.79 and 508.71 is: 762.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.00 : 1,226.79 = 508.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.00/1,226.79 = 508.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.00x = 1,226.79 × 508.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.00x = 624,080.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,080.34/818.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.94

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