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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.08, 1,227.84 and 508.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.08, 1,227.84 and 508.96 is: 763.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.08 : 1,227.84 = 508.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.08/1,227.84 = 508.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.08x = 1,227.84 × 508.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.08x = 624,921.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,921.45/818.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.89

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