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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.80, 1,228.17 and 507.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.80, 1,228.17 and 507.16 is: 760.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.80 : 1,228.17 = 507.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.80/1,228.17 = 507.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.80x = 1,228.17 × 507.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.80x = 622,878.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,878.70/818.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.72

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