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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.17, 1,212.90 and 501.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.17, 1,212.90 and 501.09 is: 750.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.17 : 1,212.90 = 501.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.17/1,212.90 = 501.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.17x = 1,212.90 × 501.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.17x = 607,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,772.06/810.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.18

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