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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.60, 1,215.90 and 502.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.60, 1,215.90 and 502.24 is: 752.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.60 : 1,215.90 = 502.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.60/1,215.90 = 502.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.60x = 1,215.90 × 502.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.60x = 610,673.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,673.62/811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.43

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