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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.14, 1,224.54 and 510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.14, 1,224.54 and 510.28 is: 763.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.14 : 1,224.54 = 510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.14/1,224.54 = 510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.14x = 1,224.54 × 510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.14x = 624,858.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,858.27/818.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.75

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