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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.08, 1,220.34 and 503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.08, 1,220.34 and 503.96 is: 756.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.08 : 1,220.34 = 503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.08/1,220.34 = 503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.08x = 1,220.34 × 503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.08x = 615,002.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,002.55/813.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.39

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