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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.06, 1,224.64 and 508.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.06, 1,224.64 and 508.94 is: 761.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.06 : 1,224.64 = 508.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.06/1,224.64 = 508.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.06x = 1,224.64 × 508.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.06x = 623,268.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,268.28/818.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.89

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