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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.18, 1,219.41 and 505.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.18, 1,219.41 and 505.02 is: 757.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.18 : 1,219.41 = 505.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.18/1,219.41 = 505.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.18x = 1,219.41 × 505.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.18x = 615,826.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,826.44/813.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.31

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