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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.10, 1,217.10 and 503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.10, 1,217.10 and 503.06 is: 754.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.10 : 1,217.10 = 503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.10/1,217.10 = 503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.10x = 1,217.10 × 503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.10x = 612,274.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,274.33/811.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.87

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