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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.06, 1,221.27 and 503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.06, 1,221.27 and 503.59 is: 753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.06 : 1,221.27 = 503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.06/1,221.27 = 503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.06x = 1,221.27 × 503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.06x = 615,019.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,019.36/816.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.64

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