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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.66, 1,216.66 and 503.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.66, 1,216.66 and 503.58 is: 753.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.66 : 1,216.66 = 503.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.66/1,216.66 = 503.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.66x = 1,216.66 × 503.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.66x = 612,685.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,685.64/812.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.93

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