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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.60, 1,220.50 and 505.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.60, 1,220.50 and 505.04 is: 758.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.60 : 1,220.50 = 505.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.60/1,220.50 = 505.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.60x = 1,220.50 × 505.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.60x = 616,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,401.32/812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.55

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