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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.82, 1,225.53 and 510.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.82, 1,225.53 and 510.90 is: 764.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.82 : 1,225.53 = 510.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.82/1,225.53 = 510.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.82x = 1,225.53 × 510.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.82x = 626,123.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,123.28/818.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.67

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