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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.78, 1,214.70 and 503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.78, 1,214.70 and 503.80 is: 753.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.78 : 1,214.70 = 503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.78/1,214.70 = 503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.78x = 1,214.70 × 503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.78x = 611,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,965.86/811.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.86

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