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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.37, 1,225.80 and 510.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.37, 1,225.80 and 510.30 is: 764.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.37 : 1,225.80 = 510.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.37/1,225.80 = 510.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.37x = 1,225.80 × 510.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.37x = 625,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,525.74/818.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.36

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