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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.51, 1,218.04 and 502.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.51, 1,218.04 and 502.43 is: 754.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.51 : 1,218.04 = 502.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.51/1,218.04 = 502.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.51x = 1,218.04 × 502.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.51x = 611,972.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,972.49/811.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.12

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