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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.28, 1,214.19 and 502.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.28, 1,214.19 and 502.07 is: 751.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.28 : 1,214.19 = 502.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.28/1,214.19 = 502.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.28x = 1,214.19 × 502.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.28x = 609,602.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,602.30/811.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.41

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