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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.92, 1,226.84 and 506.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.92, 1,226.84 and 506.45 is: 757.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.92 : 1,226.84 = 506.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.92/1,226.84 = 506.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.92x = 1,226.84 × 506.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.92x = 621,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,324.45/819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.79

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