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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.62, 1,219.05 and 503.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.62, 1,219.05 and 503.82 is: 756.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.62 : 1,219.05 = 503.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.62/1,219.05 = 503.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.62x = 1,219.05 × 503.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.62x = 614,181.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,181.77/811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.74

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