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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.62, 1,221.98 and 506.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.62, 1,221.98 and 506.04 is: 760.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.62 : 1,221.98 = 506.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.62/1,221.98 = 506.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.62x = 1,221.98 × 506.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.62x = 618,368.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,368.23/813.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.03

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