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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.03, 1,224.32 and 508.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.03, 1,224.32 and 508.82 is: 761.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.03 : 1,224.32 = 508.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.03/1,224.32 = 508.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.03x = 1,224.32 × 508.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.03x = 622,949.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,949.84/818.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.52

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