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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.66, 1,213.66 and 501.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.66, 1,213.66 and 501.58 is: 750.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.66 : 1,213.66 = 501.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.66/1,213.66 = 501.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.66x = 1,213.66 × 501.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.66x = 608,747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,747.58/810.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.93

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