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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.28, 1,216.80 and 504.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.28, 1,216.80 and 504.30 is: 755.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.28 : 1,216.80 = 504.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.28/1,216.80 = 504.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.28x = 1,216.80 × 504.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.28x = 613,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,632.24/812.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.44

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