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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.06, 1,228.49 and 504.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.06, 1,228.49 and 504.54 is: 754.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.06 : 1,228.49 = 504.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.06/1,228.49 = 504.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.06x = 1,228.49 × 504.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.06x = 619,819.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,819.82/821.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.91

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