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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.60, 1,213.02 and 502.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.60, 1,213.02 and 502.52 is: 751.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.60 : 1,213.02 = 502.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.60/1,213.02 = 502.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.60x = 1,213.02 × 502.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.60x = 609,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,566.81/810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.99

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