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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.37, 1,215.30 and 503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.37, 1,215.30 and 503.30 is: 753.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.37 : 1,215.30 = 503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.37/1,215.30 = 503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.37x = 1,215.30 × 503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.37x = 611,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,660.49/811.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.86

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