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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.68, 1,217.40 and 503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.68, 1,217.40 and 503.80 is: 754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.68 : 1,217.40 = 503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.68/1,217.40 = 503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.68x = 1,217.40 × 503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.68x = 613,326.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,326.12/812.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.70

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