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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.37, 1,213.80 and 502.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.37, 1,213.80 and 502.30 is: 752.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.37 : 1,213.80 = 502.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.37/1,213.80 = 502.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.37x = 1,213.80 × 502.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.37x = 609,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,691.74/810.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.36

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