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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.32, 1,229.12 and 510.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.32, 1,229.12 and 510.36 is: 766.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.32 : 1,229.12 = 510.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.32/1,229.12 = 510.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.32x = 1,229.12 × 510.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.32x = 627,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,293.68/818.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.56

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