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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.80, 1,225.32 and 510.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.80, 1,225.32 and 510.64 is: 764.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.80 : 1,225.32 = 510.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.80/1,225.32 = 510.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.80x = 1,225.32 × 510.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.80x = 625,697.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,697.40/818.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.16

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