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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.78, 1,213.20 and 502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.78, 1,213.20 and 502.80 is: 752.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.78 : 1,213.20 = 502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.78/1,213.20 = 502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.78x = 1,213.20 × 502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.78x = 609,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,996.96/810.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.36

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