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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.48, 1,215.11 and 501.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.48, 1,215.11 and 501.86 is: 752.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.48 : 1,215.11 = 501.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.48/1,215.11 = 501.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.48x = 1,215.11 × 501.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.48x = 609,815.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,815.10/810.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.41

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