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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.09, 1,226.22 and 510.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.09, 1,226.22 and 510.09 is: 764.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.09 : 1,226.22 = 510.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.09/1,226.22 = 510.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.09x = 1,226.22 × 510.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.09x = 625,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,482.56/818.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.56

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