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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.37, 1,227.35 and 510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.37, 1,227.35 and 510.06 is: 764.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.37 : 1,227.35 = 510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.37/1,227.35 = 510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.37x = 1,227.35 × 510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.37x = 626,028.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,028.02/818.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.97

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