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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.06, 1,221.84 and 505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.06, 1,221.84 and 505.08 is: 759.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.06 : 1,221.84 = 505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.06/1,221.84 = 505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.06x = 1,221.84 × 505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.06x = 617,126.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,126.95/813.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.02

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