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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.32, 1,226.15 and 506.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.32, 1,226.15 and 506.84 is: 758.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.32 : 1,226.15 = 506.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.32/1,226.15 = 506.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.32x = 1,226.15 × 506.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.32x = 621,453.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,453.20/819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.50

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