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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.03, 1,216.53 and 502.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.03, 1,216.53 and 502.50 is: 754.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.03 : 1,216.53 = 502.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.03/1,216.53 = 502.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.03x = 1,216.53 × 502.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.03x = 611,306.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,306.33/810.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.67

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