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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.16, 1,215.95 and 503.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.16, 1,215.95 and 503.55 is: 753.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.16 : 1,215.95 = 503.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.16/1,215.95 = 503.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.16x = 1,215.95 × 503.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.16x = 612,289.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,289.10/812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.90

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