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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.17, 1,214.40 and 502.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.17, 1,214.40 and 502.09 is: 751.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.17 : 1,214.40 = 502.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.17/1,214.40 = 502.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.17x = 1,214.40 × 502.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.17x = 609,738.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,738.10/811.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.68

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