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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.12, 1,216.08 and 503.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.12, 1,216.08 and 503.14 is: 754.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.12 : 1,216.08 = 503.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.12/1,216.08 = 503.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.12x = 1,216.08 × 503.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.12x = 611,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,858.49/811.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.34

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