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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.04, 1,215.60 and 502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.04, 1,215.60 and 502.96 is: 753.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.04 : 1,215.60 = 502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.04/1,215.60 = 502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.04x = 1,215.60 × 502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.04x = 611,398.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,398.18/811.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.84

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