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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.41, 1,214.42 and 501.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.41, 1,214.42 and 501.84 is: 752.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.41 : 1,214.42 = 501.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.41/1,214.42 = 501.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.41x = 1,214.42 × 501.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.41x = 609,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,442.02/810.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.02

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