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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.76, 1,221.04 and 505.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.76, 1,221.04 and 505.52 is: 758.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.76 : 1,221.04 = 505.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.76/1,221.04 = 505.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.76x = 1,221.04 × 505.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.76x = 617,260.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,260.14/813.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.53

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