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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.58, 1,212.90 and 500.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.58, 1,212.90 and 500.82 is: 750.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.58 : 1,212.90 = 500.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.58/1,212.90 = 500.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.58x = 1,212.90 × 500.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.58x = 607,444.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,444.58/809.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.32

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