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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.02, 1,215.08 and 503.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.02, 1,215.08 and 503.02 is: 755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.02 : 1,215.08 = 503.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.02/1,215.08 = 503.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.02x = 1,215.08 × 503.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.02x = 611,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,209.54/809.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.49

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