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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.80, 1,219.12 and 504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.80, 1,219.12 and 504.04 is: 756.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.80 : 1,219.12 = 504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.80/1,219.12 = 504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.80x = 1,219.12 × 504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.80x = 614,485.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,485.24/812.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.01

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