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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.77, 1,211.70 and 500.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.77, 1,211.70 and 500.76 is: 752.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.77 : 1,211.70 = 500.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.77/1,211.70 = 500.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.77x = 1,211.70 × 500.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.77x = 606,770.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,770.89/806.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.10

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