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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.72, 1,216.12 and 503.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.72, 1,216.12 and 503.48 is: 755.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.72 : 1,216.12 = 503.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.72/1,216.12 = 503.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.72x = 1,216.12 × 503.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.72x = 612,292.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,292.10/810.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.24

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