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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.45, 1,213.65 and 501.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.45, 1,213.65 and 501.03 is: 750.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.45 : 1,213.65 = 501.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.45/1,213.65 = 501.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.45x = 1,213.65 × 501.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.45x = 608,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,075.06/810.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.29

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